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Skaros Rock

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(1.7K) · Historical landmark in Imerovigli, Greece
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Skaros Rock also know as Fortress Skaros or Castle Skaros, is a rocky headland protruding out to the Aegean Sea located near the town of …

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Oct 19, 2024
We loved this hike!! We are in our 40s and fit and thought the hike was safe and reasonable with good footwear (sneakers) and paying attention when you walk (if you want to see a view stop walking an…Full review by Bridgette W
Sep 30, 2024
This is a very interesting natural rock formation that was once surrounded by a Venetian castle/city until a series of earthquakes destroyed it in the 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s. The main draw now is a …Full review by Python574
Aug 2, 2024
You can see the lonely rock from far away. It’s located between Fira and Oia, about 2 km from Fira, in Imerovigli, from where you can climb the Skaros rock. We had read that the last stretch was quit…Full review by laczkozsu

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How long does the walk to Skaros Rock take?
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Answer by Wendy C · May 16, 2019
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Hi We are moderately fit couple. I want to go right to the top to veiw the sunset there. Will it be bad coming down in the …
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Hi We are moderately fit couple. I want to go right to the top to veiw the sunset there. Will it be bad coming down in the dark? And how steep is it and are they proper stairs till the top?
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To the very top is super steep. Personally, I wouldn’t do it in the dark.
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Hello! This sounds amazing. Are the views still great if you only hike the path and not the final steep ascent? Going with …
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Hello! This sounds amazing. Are the views still great if you only hike the path and not the final steep ascent? Going with the family and do not want to put my 13 year old's safety at risk. Thanks you!
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Yes definately, the views are stunning, just make sure you carry water it was very very hot and when we were there in July
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We climbed Skaros Rock today and found many little stacks of rocks arranged along the trail. What are these little Rock …
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We climbed Skaros Rock today and found many little stacks of rocks arranged along the trail. What are these little Rock stacks for?
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They are made for the tourists to stay on track,and has a reminder of the ones who were there before.
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Answer by Ionut O · Jun 8, 2018
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