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Hike Mount Profitis Ilias in Rhodes :)

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This is the third highest mountain in Rhodes and one of the best places to hike on the island

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Hiking Tour Profitis Ilias Mountain

This hiking tour is a guided day tour on the island’s third highest mountain, which is covered by a dense forest. Most visitors are not aware of this other, greener side to the island and this Hiking Tour helps you to really get up close. The trail climbs upwards gradually and because the paths...
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dubai_suzie said:
This is the third highest mountain in Rhodes and one of the best places to hike on the island

trekking.gr

Hiking Tour Profitis Ilias Mountain

This hiking tour is a guided day tour on the island’s third highest mountain, which is covered by a dense forest. Most visitors are not aware of this other, greener side to the island and this Hiking Tour helps you to really get up close. The trail climbs upwards gradually and because the paths...
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Thanks, Im always looking for more places to hike in Greece. I would add Lindos Peninsula Lookout https://www.alltrails.com/trail/greece/rhodes/lindos-peninsula-lookout
 
why pay 58 euros to Hike to Profitis Ilias . I can walk it for FREE. By the way there is more than one Profitis Ilias on Rhodes.
 
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why pay 58 euros to Hike to Profitis Ilias . I can walk it for FREE. By the way there is more than one Profitis Ilias on Rhodes.
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Thats crazy....Ive never seen places where you have to pay to hike. What a joke
 
dubai_suzie said:
This is the third highest mountain in Rhodes and one of the best places to hike on the island

trekking.gr

Hiking Tour Profitis Ilias Mountain

This hiking tour is a guided day tour on the island’s third highest mountain, which is covered by a dense forest. Most visitors are not aware of this other, greener side to the island and this Hiking Tour helps you to really get up close. The trail climbs upwards gradually and because the paths...
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This looks like a great place to hike. Is it?
 
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