Hiking Excursion around Profitis Ilias from Salakos in Rhodes

Strap on your hiking shoes and set out to discover Rhodes' highest mountain on this amazing hike up Profitis Ilias from Salakos in Rhodes! Located in northwestern Rhodes, Salakos is a quaint village at the foot of the mountain. With amazing views of the Aegean Sea, the Dodecanese Islands, and the Turkish coast, stands 798 meters tall (2.618 feet).

On the day of your hike up Profitis Ilias, you'll have two options to reach the meeting point; you can either get there yourself or choose the option with transportation, be picked up at your accommodations, and be driven there. Once you arrive at Salakos, you'll meet the expert guide who will accompany and guide you throughout the experience, and who will explain a few safety measures for you to follow, as well as the itinerary for the day. And when everyone is ready, you'll set off!

Your hike up Profitis Ilias from Salakos will be divided into sections. First, you'll hike up to a viewpoint where you'll take a break to observe the view and eat a delicious Rhodesian snack. Then, you'll visit Elafos, Elafina, and Villa de Vecci, the interesting constructions built by Italian colonists between 1929 and 1932. You'll also visit St. John's chapel, the Byzantine church that gives the mountain its name. After a short tour, you'll begin the descent hike to the original meeting point and, if you chose the option with transportation, be driven back to your accommodations.

This is an easy-level hike, but it still requires a relatively good physical condition to complete. You should also be prepared with long hiking trousers, a water bottle, an extra t-shirt, sunscreen, a hat, and anything else you may need (medication, extra snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 3 to 5 hours on this sunset hike up Profitis Ilias from Salakos in Rhodes!

Challenge yourself to spend an incredible moment in Greek nature, getting to know Rhodesian history, fauna, and flora. Book your hike up Profitis Ilias from Salakos today!