
Langada – Epanochoriani – Theologos – Stavros – “Metallio” Mine (Return)
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A walk to the small chapel of Stavros on Krikelos, the highest mountain of Amorgos, is special.
The route leads you from the mountain village of Langada above the Monastery of Agios Theologos, into a deep valley in the NE of the island, which could not be more isolated.
You will be following the footsteps of mountain people who worked hard at the bauxite mine, “The Metallio mine”, 700 meters below the chapel of Stavros. The mine closed in 1943; until then 150 people had worked there. From 1976 to 1981, the mine acquired a new life and several exploratory drills were carried out.
The mine is currently abandoned. The descent from the chapel of Stavros is quite strenuous while entry into the old installations is dangerous.
The tour starting from Loza Square in Langada continues towards the small village of Stroubos, with the next stops being Panagia Epanahoriani, the Monastery of Agios Theologos and the chapel of Stavros.
You need enough water, something to eat, proper shoes and clothes since it’s a hard mountain route far away from any settlement.