Dunes at Voidokilia Beach loop from Old Navarino Castle

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Dunes at Voidokilia Beach loop from Old Navarino Castle

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Dunes at Voidokilia Beach loop from Old Navarino Castle

01:25

4.72km

130m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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1.22 km

Nestor's Cave below old Navarino Castle ⛰️🗿

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Tucked along the rocky coastline, Nestor's Cave is steeped in Greek mythology, associated with King Nestor, who featured prominently in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey.

Inside, you'll …

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1.35 km

Castle Ruins with View of Voidokilia Bay

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The narrow, rocky path, partly secured with ropes, is worth it for the beautiful views of the bay.

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1.37 km

View of Voidokilia Bay and Divari Lagoon

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Spectacular view over the bay and Katafigio Agrias Zois Limni Ntivari
lake. It's a tricky, rocky ascent, but the panorama is worth it.

Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species …

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1.61 km

Path Directly on the Castle Wall

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1.65 km

Ruins of Old Navarino Castle with views over Voidokilia Bay

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Approaching from the south path, you can clamber along the west ramparts, navigate to a north-west viewpoint, find a northern descent to the bay and create a round trip to …

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1.65 km

Old Navarino Fortress (Palaiokastro)

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The Old Navarino Fortress, also known as the Palaiokastro, was constructed during the 13th century. It is a medieval fortress that stands as a testament to the historical significance of …

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1.75 km

Trail to the Navarino Castle Ruins

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Only the lower path is accessible

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3.63 km

Dunes at Voidokilia Beach

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Natura 2000 area with diverse dune vegetation

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4.72 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.58 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

21°C

11°C

38 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 21, 2023,Omega Bucht und Paleokastro🇬🇷

I have never done a more varied hike in less than 5 km: along a dream beach, through dunes, through forest, a via ferrata, an old castle, sea views, city views, along a lagoon, flowers and berries along the way, a Mycenaean grave, ...

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September 6, 2025,Escursione

The trail is also equipped with facilities, but it's not easy, so it's best not to wear flip-flops. There's ALWAYS a risk of falling rocks.

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October 10, 2023,Rundweg Nestorhöhle, Palaiokastro,Uferweg

Great circular route with climbing parts. From the beautiful sandy bay there is a steep climb up to the Nestir Cave, where, according to legend, King Nestor housed his cattle. The cave has a striking entrance that can be seen from afar and is the size of a church. We continue with climbing parts up into the fortress from the …

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June 7, 2024,Auf- und Abstieg zum Paliókastro (Naturschutzgebiet Gaviola Lagune/ Voidokiliasbucht/Costa Navarino)

The ascent from the south is easy to manage, in the castle area there are unsecured castle walls and cisterns etc., the descent towards the north leads along a narrow, partly steep and rocky path, which is secured in some places with ropes, steel cables and steel steps. On the way back towards the south there is a warning on …

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