17 Sep 2023
Alex is an experienced and superb guide who ensured we had a very special experience on this trip. He explained the historical significance and pointed out the many flora and fauna that we otherwise would have missed. If you take the route with the best views, the hike is a mixture of lagoon edge, sand dunes, rocky trail and a short rocky scramble, all very manageable with Alex’s expert help. There is an easier trail if you’d prefer. The views are spectacular! Nestor’s Cave is beautiful with stunning views over the lagoon and the coast where the Aegean and Ionian seas meet. We even saw flamingos flying in for their stopover before flying on to Africa! Old Navarino Castle is worth the climb. Stunning and we experienced a beautiful sunset to make it even more special! We finished our evening at a restaurant in Gialova, specially chosen by ClimbUp and the food was outstanding. So pleased we did this. Thank you, Alex! One point to note, do use insect repellent before you start out. You won’t be bothered with midges but they are around.