A short, downhill route on a well-maintained section of the so-called Turkish Road, an impressive stone built path from the years of Ottoman rule, connecting Aepos with the village of Katavasi. The route runs parallel to the Potama, the dry riverbed that leads to Agios Isidoros Pitios. Despite the fact that the majority of the route is covered with small stones, it is suitable for a leisurely walk for families with children, as crossing it is easy and only requires caution at a few points due to rockfalls and debris.

The starting point of the route is to the right of the provincial road Chios – Keramos, as we move north, approximately 650 meters after the intersection for Anavatos. From there, we enter the old cart road, which gently descends to Agios Isidoros Pitios. The Turkish Road has a serpentine shape, a width of about 4 meters, support with dry stone walls along its entire length, and a small bridge where it intersects with the dry river Potama.

It is worth noting that at the end of the route in Agios Isidoros Pitios, there is a cafe/restaurant. If you haven’t arranged for transportation at the end and the return to the starting point is on foot, following the reverse route will take more time, as the route will be more strenuous due to the 130-meter elevation difference.

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