18th Crossing of Dragoudeli (Mt. Itamos)
22nd October 2023
Parthenonas village | Sithonia

One of the most popular autumn events is taking place this year on the 22th of October.

Dragoudelis Crossing, a one-day festival celebrating nature on Mount Itamos (a protected Natura 2000 site, also known as Dragoudelis). The event will send walkers and riders out on their choice of seven hiking routes, one bicycle route and one route for horses, all of which terminate at the village, where participants will be given refreshments in the square. There will be a celebration with traditional dancing groups in the village of Parthenonas.

Hiking Routes:

1st route “Parthenon” (17klm) – stating time: 09.00 am | starting point: Parthenonas village
2nd route Sykia (23klm) – starting time: 08.30 am | starting point: Kerasia
3th route “Parthenon” (6,5klm) – starting time: 11.00am | starting point: Parthenonas village
4th route “Parthenon” (3klm) – starting time: 11.30 am | starting point: Parthenonas village
5th route “Metohi Tripotamou” (10klm) – starting time: 09.30 am | starting point: Kolokythia (Bayline) DIFFICULT
6th route Neos Marmaras (6,5klm) – starting time: 11.30am | starting point: Gas station AVIN
7th route “Nikiti” (18klm) – starting time: 09.30 am | starting point: chapel of Saint Paul

Cycling route:

“Saint Paul” (18 klm) – starting time: 10.30am | starting point: chapel of Saint Paul