16km Sunday Hike Near Agalas, Zakynthos

March 22, 2020 By: Debbie11 Comments

Sunday Hike Near Agalas – Through My Lens

We are in strange and unsettling times indeed. The whole world is taking a step back and life is standing still. All a little surreal! Our group walks have been cancelled until further notice and I don’t expect us to walk together again this side of summer…

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On the upside, I have folders of photos that have yet to see the light of day. At a time when many people aren’t venturing out, it seems the perfect time to share hiking photos. Blue skies, green landscapes and beautiful scenery will always make us feel better. It’s just a shame I can’t embed them with the sounds of nature!

Come join us on a Sunday hike near Agalas… Through my lens…

A Sunday Hike Near Agalas, Zakynthos

Through My Lens…

A group of hikers on a hike near Agalas on Zante.

Constantly coming with new hikes on an island is a challenge so was a hike near Agalas rather than around Agalas.

dogs running on a hiking trail under a large tree

The dogs love the freedom of our Sunday hikes too.

A silhouette of a burned tree on a dry landscape.

The burned trees make interesting subjects.

A lady waving her hiking sticks under a burned tree on Zakynthos

There are some characters in the walking group!

A plot of land that has been tended to in the middle of nowhere.

I love seeing things like this piece of land that has been tended and planted in the middle of nowhere!

Hiking any distance on Zakynthos usually means a sea view at some point!

Our hike near Agalas took us near the village of Zakynthos.

The village of Agalas from a distance. The sun was trying to make its appearance.

What fun is a hike without a hill or two?

Picnic Time!…

Three ladies enjoying a picnic in an olive grove on Zante.

It is quite possible that some of us only hike for the picnic spots.

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Three ladies sat on grass enjoying a picnic.

Would you believe this was back in February? I don’t believe I could survive a winter in the UK anymore.

There’s always someone who doesn’t stop at a junction. One of these two was miles down the wrong trail.

A yellow caravan under some trees on Zakynthos.

What I would give to have one of these in our garden. A she-shed of sorts just for me! Not sure a cast iron wood burner would be a good idea in there for the winter, though?

A landscape view across the island of Zakynthos.

What can I say? Except it’s Zakynthos at her best.

Hikers on Zakynthos walking towards green hills under a blue sky with clouds.

There’s no point in hiking if you don’t take a moment to appreciate the view.

Green bushes, a hiking trail and a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

This trail may not look steep, but it felt as if it went on forever.

A group of hikers making their way across a field.

Sometimes we have to go off-trail and we love it!

A field of pink anemones with hikers in the distance.

The spring flowers on Zakynthos are a sight to behold. Fields of pinks, whites and yellows.

The group leader counting his flock back in.

A group of hikers return to their cars after their 16km hike near Agalas, Zakynthos.

Back at the cars after another fun hike.

Where have you walked recently?

If you are ever on Zakynthos and would like to witness the most beautiful sunset over the sea then Agalas is the place to go.

If you enjoyed this hike check out our hike from Agalas to Keri and back.

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About Debbie

Hello, I’m Debbie (also known as ChirpyDebs) and thank you for stopping by my little corner of the internet. Now the children are all grown up I’m happiest when I’m out with the dogs or hiking a trail with my camera in hand. My blog is where I like to share photographs showing the wild beauty of Zakynthos that most people don’t get to see, recipes and other seemingly random things that come to mind.

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JOhn Adams says

May 29, 2020 at 10:42 am

Hello Debbie. Thought I'd pop by as I haven't visited in a while. I saw these pics and the date and thought "Wow, back in England we weren't allowed out"! Then I noticed they were retrospective pics! Anyway, looks like back home we will soon be able to do group activities like this again (so long as they are outside). Here's hoping it won't be that long until you can go on group walks again.

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Jen says

March 28, 2020 at 4:18 pm

Your lovely island made me happy! Seeing smiling faces out hiking also made me happy. We haven't seen real people in person for a while now. Other than a quick wave and duck! Lots of love to you :)

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  Debbie says
  
  May 26, 2020 at 11:45 am
  
  Hi Jen, thank you. Life on a day to day basis didn't really change much for us as island life is pretty simple. Now summer is here it's quite surreal to have the heat, but not the tourists, Trying to make the most of it though. I hope you and yours have managed to stay sane? Thank you for stopping by. xx
  
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Carol says

March 26, 2020 at 5:47 pm

I always enjoy going on a hike with you. I know you are frustrated by the loss of hiking for a while. Be strong and patient - stay safe!

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  Debbie says
  
  May 26, 2020 at 11:42 am
  
  Hi Carol, thank you. It's always a pleasure to show you the way! It's not until something like this happens that you really learn what is important to us. Hiking with the group is definitely up there as important, not only for fitness but for the banter too. Thank you for popping by. xx
  
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jade @ captured by jade says

March 23, 2020 at 9:45 pm

A nice walk documented here - we're in to week two of self isolation (all well) so I definitely appreciated seeing these outdoor photos and joining along for the journey. I hope you are well & your family. Take care.

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  Debbie says
  
  May 26, 2020 at 11:41 am
  
  Hi Jade, all is well here, thank you. I hope you are managing to get out and about more and enjoying the outdoors? Sorry for the delayed reply, I sort of lost my mojo for a lot of things. Thank you for stopping by. xx
  
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Tamara says

March 23, 2020 at 9:45 pm

I haven't heard much about Greece right now, but with proximity to Italy, I'm wondering how it is. I'm going to go read up on it. And wishing you and yours safety and health and the promise of getting back to those group walks.

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  Debbie says
  
  May 26, 2020 at 11:39 am
  
  Hi Tamara, Greece has done fantastically well with around 2500 cases in total and around 170 deaths. The government acted quickly and isolating islands to residence only is easier than isolating mainland. Our group walks will resume next autumn now as it's just too hot to walk any distance unless we start at sunrise, which works for me, but not for everyone. Thank you for stopping by and stay safe! xx
  
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Sandee says

March 22, 2020 at 4:13 pm

We have been housebound as most everyone else. It was wonderful to go on a virtual walk with you this morning. Thank you. Have a fabulous day and week. Stay well. ♥ Sandee recently posted...Feline Friday

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  Debbie says
  
  May 26, 2020 at 11:36 am
  
  Hi Sandee, I hope you are able to get out and about more now? We are, but no group walks until autumn now, not because everyone is working, but because it's just too hot. Thank you for stopping by. xx
  
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