A G A
L I M A N I
A View from the hiking trail, Aga Limani
Photo by Lin Mattheis
A nice little cove where you can swim. There is a small beautiful beach that you
can swim to and from the boat. There is a great hike here – just follow the road
that you can clearly see on the right of the small beach. The road that winds
around and up the hill must have been the original road used for centuries by
the Byzantines or perhaps older civilizations (there is nothing written about
this place). Earthquakes have taken their toll, but it is still very clear that
this was once a great road. The road is steep and there are lots of stones and
hard to get a clear footing, but go slowly and don’t forget to bring water –
it’s hot! Once at the top of the road, you will see many ruins spread along the
hilltop. Most appear to be Byzantine. It is a wonderful place because you are
all alone, save for a few families of locals that have taken residence in the
valley and rounded some stone cisterns below. It is a great place to have a
picnic lunch amongst the ruins of an ancient culture that are over 1600 years
old. There is a big old tree at the foot of the ruins that can provide shade. Up
here your imagination can really wander as you daydream about Byzantine life.
This is a wonderful place, if it is not on your itinerary - ask the captain to
stop here!
Another option is to hike from Aga Limani to Hamam Koy. The hike is beautiful and passes the top of 2 coves. Most of your 1 1/2 hour hike is in the forest and is quite shady with the smell of fresh pine. To hike the trail, you must take the road starting from the cove of Aga Limani. At the top of the hill you will find the ruins. From there locate the cistern and you will find a trail that passes the rounded stone cistern on the valley floor. From there, follow the trail to the right, passing the house and onward to the right intro the forest. The path is well marked and toward the end is marked by red paint. You will have to ask the captain to pick you up at Hamam Koy, otherwise you will have to walk back to Aga Limani.
Another option is to hike from Aga Limani to Hamam Koy. The hike is beautiful and passes the top of 2 coves. Most of your 1 1/2 hour hike is in the forest and is quite shady with the smell of fresh pine. To hike the trail, you must take the road starting from the cove of Aga Limani. At the top of the hill you will find the ruins. From there locate the cistern and you will find a trail that passes the rounded stone cistern on the valley floor. From there, follow the trail to the right, passing the house and onward to the right intro the forest. The path is well marked and toward the end is marked by red paint. You will have to ask the captain to pick you up at Hamam Koy, otherwise you will have to walk back to Aga Limani.