Hiking in the Forest & Stunning Italian Ghost Town of Rhodes!
Overview
Unspoiled nature awaits as you leave the city behind and hike through a beautiful forest filled with rich vegetation and breathtaking panoramic viewpoints. After approximately two hours of hiking, a visit to the Agios Nikolaos Fountoukli church, dating back to the 14th-15th century, will provide a glimpse into history.
- 🌲 A scenic trail leads through thick forest, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
- ⛪ Explore the historical Agios Nikolaos Fountoukli church and enjoy a short break with views of its old walls.
- 🏚️ Visit the abandoned "Ghost Village" of Campochiaro (now Eleousa), once a sanatorium for respiratory treatments.
- 🐟 Discover a nearby fish pond that houses the extremely rare fresh water Gizani fish.
- ⚠️ Please note that this tour involves hiking; appropriate footwear is recommended.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
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CampochiaroCampochiaro (now: Eleousa) was built in 1935 as home to immigrant Italian farm workers. It`s located in foothills of Profitis Ilias mountain and is surrounded by beautiful pine forest.
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Agios Nikolaos FountoukliThis 15th-century church of St. Nikolaos Foundoukli stands out with the single room four apses stone building and unique mural paintings. It`s considered as one of the most important medieval structures on the island.
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