Malevizi Gets Ready to Hit the Trail
Leave it to the Municipality of Malevizi to bring hiking into the spotlight. At their latest meeting, they decided to green-light the auction process for constructing new hiking trails. Sporty gear is not included. This project is about mixing natural beauty with tourism, creating opportunities for visitors to explore the area while boosting the local vibe.
Here’s a quick summary that might get hikers lacing up their boots:
- Budget: €188,442 (funded by the Recovery Fund).
- Total Distance: 22 kilometers of marked trails.
- Accessibility Perks: 3 kilometers designed specifically for persons with disabilities (PWD).
- Locations: Routes in Krousonas, Tylisos, and Almyros Gorge.
The Trails
Let’s break down these paths:
- Krousonas Trail: Spanning 8.6 kilometers, this route accommodates beginners and experienced hikers alike.
- Tylisos Path (Voulismeno Aloni to Keri): Offers a 6.8-kilometer stroll with a bonus—a specialized 3-kilometer segment catering to PWD with wider paths and reduced slopes. Fancy, huh?
- Almyros Gorge Route: A 6.2-kilometer journey showcasing lush scenery and a touch of adventure.
Malevizi’s planning committee has pulled all the stops to make these paths accessible, relaxing, and ridiculously Instagram-friendly. Seriously, even the three-kilometre part for PWD gets extra upgrades: wider paths over 1.2 meters, gentle gradients, and smoother surfaces for safety.
Malevizi’s Hiking Ambitions
This plan isn’t just about putting some paths together. The local government seems surprisingly forward-thinking. The trails are part of a larger master plan aimed at nudging Malevizi into the “alternate tourism” spotlight. Yep, they want those year-round visitors.
Oh, and the big finale? These trails will eventually join Greece’s National Hiking Network. That’s not just some street cred—it’s about preserving the region’s natural heritage while keeping visitors entertained.
So Malevizi pitched this idea for funding, and they got it: one of the 67 successful projects out of 175 submissions nationwide. That recovery fund did the math, and someone decided it was worth stamping “approved.” Now, the local community gets to brag about it.
It’s a win, provided the hikers show up. Maybe pack a sandwich or two for the journey—you know, just in case.
