Tilos Walks

As with all walking it is not easy to assess the ability and degree of fitness needed on each type of path. What would be considered a stroll in easier and cooler climates can suddenly become 'challenging' when faced with uneven ground and no shade in high temperatures. Because of the terrain and climate encountered in the SE Dodecanese islands it has not been easy to categorise the paths on Tilos but we have made a pretty good stab at it and graded the walks in 3 bands to give you some idea:-

Introductory - Designed to be achievable by the majority of people and allow for acclimatisation to the heat. Up to approx. 3hrs walking.

Moderate - Involve longer walks where parts of the path are indistinct and include slightly tougher terrain with some short steeper gradients on walks rising up to approx 250m. Attainable by anyone leading a fairly active life. Up to approx. 5hrs walking.

Challenging - For the keener or more serious walker with a higher level of fitness and the ability walk on consecutive days. These are ‘Moderate’ walks that are longer and higher, up to 651m, and will have sections of difficult terrain. Up to approx. 7hrs walking.