The CIC (Cretan International Community) is organising the following walks:
Rethymno walking - Bonripari Fortress
Wednesday 15th. March
This is the first of two walks in the Rethymno area in March. Primarily the walks are planned to give Rethymno CIC-people a knowlegde of walking possibilities in the area we live in and love.
• Driving to Agia Paraskevi via Armeni/Kastellos
• Walking from Agia Paraskevi to Bonripari Fortress and back again on “agritiko” roads and tracks
• About 2 km and 100 m ascent to the Fortress
It is a short and mainly easy walk to the Bonripari Fortress. Bonripari is a natural fortress constructed of a Genovese pirate Enrico Pescatore who where “visited” the island 1206-1210. The fortress is placed on a hill with steep rock faces on 3 sides and a wall with 3 towers to the north side, and where the only entrance is. The buildings are partly ruined, but it is a good wiew around the nearby area as well as to the White Mountains and Psiloritis.
Agia Paraskevi is a small chapel with a nice picnic area. If the weather is good, we can bring our own lunch here. There are also tavernas in Armeni
Meeting point: Armeni on the Spili road where it is signposted for Kastellos - a little before Armeni and about 9 km from Rethymno – 10.00-10.15 am
Cost: Nil, but there will be a collection for the Animals of Rethymno
Lunch: Primarily as picnic in the picnic area at Agia Paraskevi. If the weather is too bad, we can visit a taverna in Armeni.
Booking: Jorunn Solheim on 28310 41340, or e-mail: jorusol@start.no, by 6.00 pm Tuesday 14th.March
Conditions:
• Non-members are welcome but will needed to be booked in by a member and accompanied by that member on the walk
• Sturdy walking shoes are compulsory
• Walking sticks can be helpful up the steep fortress-entrance
• Adequate/appropriate clothing just in case
Rethymno walking – Circular walk from Levkogia Wednesday, 22nd. March 2006
This is the second of two walks in the Rethymno area in March. Primarily the walks are planned to give Rethymno CIC-people a knowlegde of walking possibilities in the area we live in and love.
• Driving to Levkogia – from Rethymno on the Spili road, leaving it near Koxare and through the Kourtaliotiko Faragi, Asomatos and down to Levkogia
• Walking a circular route from Levkogia in the Plakias area in the south, to Timeos Stavros and Giannou and back again to Levkogia
• About 7,5 km and 320 m ascent/descent walking up to the summit of Timeos Stavros. 250 m ascent for those who are not walking the upper track. Moderate walking uphills with partly steep ascent and along the paths. Easy walking after reaching the road descending down to Giannou and back again to Levkogia
We are walking a circular route from Levkogia, up to Timeos Stavros (401 m), through Giannou and back again to Levkogia – mostly along an “agrotiki” road but also some tracks. It is possible to walk up to the summit of Timeos Stavros (401 m) where the last bit is on a track. Here are walking sticks and sturdy shoes recommended. Those who don’t won’t to walk the upper track, can take a rest. The wiew is excellent from the summit as well as the end of the road. After Timeos Stavros we are walking against Giannou – first part on a good track and than an “agrotiki” road. From Giannou we are walking the road back to Levkogia. In Levkogia we can take a look at the Donkey Santuary and stop on a taverna.
Meeting point: Armeni on the Spili road just before entering the village - about 10 km from Rethymno – 10.00-10.15 am
Cost: Nil, but there will be a collection for the Animals of Rethymno
Lunch: Primarily picnic so bring your own food.
Booking: Jorunn Solheim on 28310 41340, or e-mail: jorusol@start.no, by 6.00 pm Tuesday 21st. March
Conditions:
• Non-members are welcome but will needed to be booked in by a member and accompanied by that member on the walk
• Sturdy walking shoes are compulsory
• A walking stick is recommended
• Adequate/appropriate clothing just in case
