Timios Stavros
Between Lefkogeia and the Libyan Sea, 5km east of Plakias, you will find this monolith. You can easily see Timios Stavros with its little church on top from Plakias. The 360-degree views from the top, 433 meters above sea level, are absolutely breathtaking as well as the views over the beaches of Shinaria and Ammoudi while hiking up. You will find a small chapel and a bell on the top and inside the chapel lies a book in which you can write your findings about the experience.
All the information about the hike to the top, including ways to get to Lefkogeia, you will find on the pages of walk 6 or 7.
Tip:
Sunrise or sunset are the perfect times to climb to the top, both for the views as for the temperature as there is little to no shade on the mountain.
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