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Viros Gorge
The Vyros Gorge is a fantastic natural unspoiled place in the 'Outer Mani' region of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. It is a deep gorge starting from the peak of Profitis Ilias (Taygetus summit) and ending into the sea of Kardamyli Bay. Vyros Gorge has a total length of 19 kilometers and is definitely the most historic gorge in the area, as it is believed that the ancient Royal Road run through the gorge, connecting ancient Sparta with the port of Kardamyli. Moreover, according to legend, Pyrrhus the son of Achilles, crossed the gorge to reach ancient Sparta and marry beautiful Hermione, the daughter of Menelaus and Helen of Troy. In the Middle Ages, residents of the area built stone watchtowers the so-called ‘vigles’ on various rocky areas of the gorge. The towers were constructed to ensure the optical transmission of a message between them for possible enemy attacks. These watchtowers were used during the Turkish occupation and the World War II, as a refuge for persecuted persons. Nowadays, ruins of the Royal Road and those watchtowers can be seen in various locations across the gorge.
Apart from the Royal Road and the old watchtowers, there are some utterly fabulous views of the Messinian coastline, and Taygetos Mountain Range as well as interesting villages and churches. The walk is stunningly beautiful and all the trails are well-marked. Hiking Vyros Gorge is not as tough as people often think and kids can make it easily, even in summer. The hike is a mix of steps, dirt track and small rocks. It is tiring but not a massive knockout climb. The views are incredible, the air is fresh and clean, and so much silent except for the sounds of grasshoppers and birds.
It is a wonderful walk-through nature, especially in the spring when numbers of hikers are low and the temperature pleasant for the exertion. Nature is spectacular including lizards, snakes, tortoise, shrubs, olive groves and an abundance of insects and flowers. The crossing of the gorge is a pleasant experience that reveals many beauties. You will see the ruins of Lykaki Monastery and the Monastery of Savoir. The first was built in 1570 but the frescoes date from 1873, while the Monastery of Sotiras (Savoir) was built in the 14th. Both are of particular historical interest and worth visiting. At the beginning of the gorge there is also the remarkable byzantine church of Agia Sophia, dated in 1614 A.D., and the Tombs of Dioscuri above Old Kardamyli. The trail is circular and some parts are in shade. The hike is almost 4 hours.
Hike can start at the beginning of the river bed outside the Old Town of Kardamyli and leads up into the Taygetos mountain range. However, depending on the distance that you want to walk, there are several other starting points for hiking, each one with its own level of difficulty and its own peculiarities. No matter, which one you choose, this is an excellent hike to take but make sure you take suitable footwear and plenty of water. Bear in mind, that Vyros Gorge is as dry as a bone during summer but, apparently in the winter, it can be a raging torrent, what with all the snow melt and rain over the Taygetos mountains, so avoid hiking it that time of the year.