09:00

Paranesti Natural History Museum

Start at the museum to get your bearings among the region’s natural environments, fauna, and flora before heading out on excursions. Allow about 60–90 minutes and check the official website or the Municipality for up-to-date information on access and tickets; budget roughly €0–8 per person.

It’s a good stop for local information on trails and road conditions, without assuming services will be available.

11:00

Nestos Hiking Trail

Drive to the access point you’ve identified on local maps and choose a section suited to your fitness, allowing around 2–3 hours for the round trip, including stops. Follow the marked route and take in the river corridor and wooded slopes; the hike itself may not require a ticket, but allow for €0–10 for any local costs and transfers.

Don’t set off without water, hiking shoes, and an offline track: check trail conditions in advance and do not go near unstable river edges.

15:30

Agia Varvara Waterfall

After a lunch break in Paranesti, drive to the waterfall area and set aside around 1–2 hours for the walk in, stops, and the return. Take time to admire the cascade and the vegetation in the gorge without leaving the permitted paths; allow for €0–10 for access or local expenses, to be confirmed before visiting.

The ground may be slippery: wear shoes with good grip and skip the approach if rain or high water make the route unsafe.

08:30

Lepida Waterfall

Set off early from Paranesti and head to the waterfall access point, allowing roughly 30–60 minutes of driving, to be confirmed depending on the chosen road. Set aside about 2 hours for the hike and stops to take in the waterfall and rocky landscape; no entrance fee is assumed, but budget €0–10 for any local costs and transfers.

Make sure the road is passable with the vehicle available and ask for up-to-date directions before turning onto forest tracks.

12:00

Trifylli Waterfall

Continue to the waterfall with transfer and walking time to be estimated on site: for this stop, allow at least 2–3 hours in total. Take a packed lunch in an area where it is allowed and observe the watercourse from safe viewpoints; budget €0–10 for any local charges, in addition to transport costs.

Bring food and water from Paranesti: do not rely on shops or services near the trail.

16:00

Old Arkoudorema Bridge

Reach the bridge by car after checking the route and road conditions, then spend about 45–90 minutes visiting and taking a short walk in the surroundings. Admire the structure and the stream setting without climbing onto inaccessible parts; the visit may be free, but allow €0–10 for local expenses and transfers.

The day is long: if a road or trail becomes impassable, do not force your way in and shorten the itinerary.

09:00

Thisavros Dam

Reach the dam by car from Paranesti, allowing an estimated transfer of around 45–75 minutes depending on the route and road conditions. Set aside 1–2 hours for the accessible viewpoints and the reservoir landscape; do not assume access to technical facilities and check for any restrictions, with visit costs estimated at €0–10 where applicable.

Respect signs and restricted areas: the dam is an operating facility and not all areas are open to visitors.

14:00

Thermopyge Thermal Springs

After lunch and the transfer to the springs, allow about 1–2 hours for the stop and to check on site which areas are accessible. Bring a towel and sandals, and find out about the water conditions and any facilities available for use; budget approximately €0–15 for entry or services, without assuming unconfirmed fees or access arrangements.

Check accessibility and local guidance in advance; if you have any personal health contraindications, seek advice from a healthcare professional before entering the water.