Kiotari Asklipio Hiking Tour: A Review Bursting With Tips & Tricks

If you’re after a neat outdoor escapade while you’re hanging out near Kiotari on Rhodes, Greece, checking out the Asklipio hiking tour just might fit the bill. It’s actually a popular choice for people wanting a bit of activity paired with some sightseeing. I decided to give it a go myself, and I’m gonna share what the experience was kinda like, bits I found pretty decent, and a handful of suggestions so your trip goes swimmingly too, right?

Getting Started: What You Ought to Know First

Right, so, the Asklipio hiking tour almost always begins in Kiotari, a beachy kinda place on the southern side of Rhodes. This spot is super for folks chilling in the many resorts around here. Most tours that happen seem to sort you out with transport to the trail’s starting point, near Asklipio village, obviously. Typically, you should have some walking shoes that are sturdy enough, heaps of water is almost certainly important too, maybe even some nibbles because who knows when you’ll be having lunch? Getting yourself some sunscreen and a cap is always a really good shout, actually.

The tours kinda tend to happen during the morning because the weather gets pretty warm here during midday. A bunch of the guides tend to know quite a bit about the area. So, that really seems to add to the overall experience, doesn’t it?

The Trail Itself: What To Expect Step-By-Step

As I was saying, the hike is quite moderate, more or less. That is, you’re likely gonna find a handful of uneven spots, it may even tend to get rocky in certain spots, even so, you typically won’t need a black belt in mountaineering to get through it, if that makes sense? The scenery you’re passing through is very Mediterranean, there are just scrublands, pine bits too, olive groves all over the place! I thought it was really neat how the path seemed to wind upwards very slowly. That, to me, made the climb super manageable, honestly.

Along the way, so, you will have views that kinda stretch out showing heaps of the coastline which are wonderful, almost spectacular views, if you get my gist. It’s likely you’re going to find the scent of the local plants very powerful, just imagine wild thyme everywhere. If you’re into snapshots, maybe your kinda Instagram savvy, I’d argue you will be pulling over a lot because it seems, seemingly, that there’s some gorgeous photo spot about every two minutes.

Asklipio Village & Its Medieval Castle: History Comes Alive

Alright, after working your way uphill a fair bit, the climax of the hike tends to be Asklipio village. So this quaint spot actually dates way back and contains this super castle knocked up in Medieval times by the Knights Hospitaller. Just wandering round the village I felt as if you do get a neat little glimpse into how folks around here had things back in the day, you know? You will feel it right in the heart, arguably.

Getting into the castle costs you a handful of Euros and is very well worth doing for the vistas, the views just open right up as if to swallow you. You should take a few minutes checking out the church that’s there. I’m telling you it’s absolutely chock-full of these painted frescoes dating back ages.

What To Pack: Making Sure You’re Prepared

As I was saying, being equipped kinda correctly will massively affect how much fun you extract from the tour. So here’s some points:

• Footwear: You might wish to get those trainers looked at before hand, probably grab proper trekking shoes to avoid sore feet, no?
• Hydration: Really be carrying plenty of liquid. Especially when it heats up it gets sticky.
• Sun Protection: Fair skinned people better be lathering the factor 50, grabbing the caps. Sunglasses will make a massive difference, surely?
• Snacks: If like your good self, the tummy likes to rumble, bringing along a snack isn’t a terrible idea
• Camera: As I have said already, locations all up that route are screaming to have photos taken. You just might enjoy that, maybe?

The Tour Guides: Making Sense of Things

If like me, your history grades were in dire need of resuscitation, so, paying attention to the guide you have on your hike very possibly fills the knowledge gaps in quickly. The guys running these adventures, the ones I witnessed at least, do appear passionate about what they cover. Seems that they kinda drop fun stories that the usual tourist may not hear, do you get the gist?

If you tend to go alone on these adventures, so, a walking tour may just give you the company that perhaps stops the quiet blues creeping into your head. Don’t underestimate making a handful of pals out in Rhodes now, okay?

Rating: Summing up my trip and experience overall

So, doing the hiking thing up towards Asklipio from Kiotari turned out nicer than how I’d expected, and now that my memories had sunk into my head, I wanted to leave some opinions and takeaways.

• If you wanna get out a bit when you’re nearby to Kiotari or spots round that, then maybe you do enjoy trails and also Medieval spots this sounds about right?
• The height isn’t massive; generally, I’m thinking a standard level of okay fitness should let you finish that trip right?
• For value for hard earned cash, this sounds right. Seeing local culture mixed alongside getting decent exercise just seems ace to yours truly, okay?
• Guides generally sound brilliant and give you way more regarding culture to take home when showing around.

You want my last thoughts? Do that Rhodes thing and explore a little from the coastal area a little; maybe there’s spots to seek that makes stories that feel unique! Good for family bits, solo or people enjoying the outdoor type vibe and scenery!