Walks and Cycle Rides around Nidri

Nidri Waterfalls - Walk or Cycle Ride

Nidri Waterfalls are about 4 km from the village.  There are several ways of getting there, but if you are not sure of the route the best place to start is from Nidri High Street, opposite the big tree near Avis Car Hire.

Take the road inland that is signposted 'Rahi'.  At every junction  you follow the sign saying 'Waterfalls'.

Just follow the signs
(Click image for full picture. Use BACK to return)

When you are half way there you will pass a little roadside taverna beside a bridge - a good place to stop for 'refreshments'!  Eventually the road ends at a car park and a white building covered in Grafitti on the left. On the right is usually a little caravan cafe.  From here it is another 10 minutes walk up the valley, across the stepping stones, over the boulders and up the steps.  When you get to the waterfalls there is a freezing cold pond underneath where you can go for a swim.

Most of this walk is on the flat along country lanes, but the last part from the car park is not suitable for people who have difficulty walking.

Agia Kiriaki Church (Geni, Yeni) - Cycle Ride

Agia Kiriaki Church is just across the bay from Nidri - it could be reached by pedallo!  It's a little too far for walking (approx. 8 km) but it is a pleasant cycling route.  The route is easy...

Go south from Nidri along the main road.  Go through the next village of Vlicho.  About 500 m after Vlicho, take a left turn along a little road signposted 'Camping Site' and 'Dessimi Bay'.  Soon you will come to a fork in the road.  Keep to the left (not to the camp site).  Carry on to the end of the road, where you will see a metal gates saying 'No Entry'.  This means you have gone too far!

Come back along the road a few hundred metres and you will see a footpath on the sea side of the road.  Leave the bicycles here (locked) and walk along the path for ten minutes.  You will pass the tomb of Dorpfeld, the archaeologist, before you get to the church.  Go around to the back of the church and you will see a step ladder built into the cliff face.  Climb this ladder about four metres and you will see a little cave in the rocks full of candles and icons.

Cycling back along the same road, you will pass several tavernas where you can stop for a drink with beautiful views beside Vlicho Bay.  You will also pass a turning on your left which takes you to the campsite at Desimi Bay - a steep climb over the headland but a nice place to stop for a swim and beautiful views to Meganisi Island.

Where can you hire bicycles?
These can be hired from Athos Travel on Nidri High Street.  Good quality 21 gear mountain bicycles with basket and lock.  Children's cycles and baby seats also available - please ask.

Click below for:

Guided Walks from Nidri
Guided Mountain Biking from Nidri
Real Estate for sale in Nidri and Geni

Top of Page