In Ancient Sami: Sami - Antisamos - Acropolis - Sami The walker’s orientation and safety is solely their responsibility. The present report, the relevant tracks (gpx) and the rest of the informational material are just supplementary. The proper equipment is necessary, depending on the weather conditions and the nature of the route.  Route’s type: circular Route’s duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes Route’s length: 8,000 metres Level of difficulty: easy Suggested season: All seasons, weather conditions permitting. During summer, you should avoid midday hours. The route The route starts from the centre of Sami where we head along the coast, and after passing the harbour, we follow a north-easterly direction until we meet the asphalt road leading to the popular beach of Antisamos. We continue our slightly uphill path from the main asphalt road with a beautiful view of northern Kefalonia and the strait of Kefalonia - Ithaca, where after a beautiful and relaxing asphalt track of about three kilometers, we arrive at the point where we enjoy an uninterrupted view of the bay and the beach of Antisamos, Psili Rachi and Mytikas. From this point, we descend to the organized and beautiful beach of Antisamos with its clear waters and bars (in summer it is recommended to bring your swimsuit). At the beginning of the beach, where the bus stop is located at the bend in the road, the path starts. Its start is not very distinct due to the various signs that are present. The path is marked with two lines, blue and white, and proceeds easily, first past a wire fence of some property and then uphill, in a shady environment at first, between Skala and Ambelaki, the two hills of the area. As you climb the vegetation becomes lower and lower so that when you reach the top of the junction there are few shadows. At the junction we have two options: a) either to continue on our way to Agios Fanentes, b) or to do this, but after first visiting the site of the acropolis of ancient Sami, located to the west. The acropolis site dominates the hill of Skala, which is practically opposite us. After the acropolis, we head south towards Agios Fanentes and the ruins of the old monastery. Along the way the view towards Sami and the strait of Kefalonia - Ithaca is excellent. From Agios Fanentes the nature of the route changes. The path becomes narrow and downhill and needs attention. The signposting remains the same (blue and white line), while as we descend the environment becomes increasingly overgrown and shady. After a quite steep descent, in about 900 meters we go down about 200 meters of altitude (average gradient 22%), we reach the upper side of Sami, where through Priamos Street, we reach the point from where we started our route. The duration of the march is about two and a half hours, not counting the stops - visits of the various sights of the route (Antisamos, Acropolis of Sami, etc.). As a circular route, it can also be done from the reverse of the proposed direction, which is not recommended, because in this case the initial ascent from Sami to the ruins of the monastery is steeply uphill. In Kefalonia there are Health Centres in Sami and Hospitals in Argostoli and Lixouri. There are also police services in Fiskardo, Sami, Poros, Lixouri and Argostoli. Citizen Service Centres are in Argostoli, Livathou, Poros and in Agia Efthimia. Sami Sami is the largest town in eastern Kefalonia and an important port of the island, as it is the daily connection with Patras, Astakos and Ithaca. It is also a popular tourist destination. According to the 2011 census, it has 1,025 inhabitants  It has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In ancient times it was one of the four largest cities that made up the Kefalonian quadrilateral. Nature has been particularly generous to the area of Sami, as it is surrounded by lush vegetation, underground caves and beautiful lakes. Antisamos  It is the bay next to the port of Sami, to the east. Antisamos is a pebbly beach, long and wide, with waters that look green, reflecting the environment around the bay: green hills and mountains, covered with holly and cypress trees. For this reason, it is also known as the mirror beach. On the opposite side, the blue sea meets the equally green southern part of Ithaca. Antisamos became the setting for some of the most important and impressive scenes of the Hollywood production "Captain Corelli's Mandolin", which was filmed in Kefalonia in the summer of 2000 and was shown in cinemas all over the world, making the area famous.  Acropolis of Sami Perched on Mount Lapitha, the Ancient Acropolis of Sami offers a panoramic view of the homonymous port. With a history dating back to the Palaeolithic period, ancient Sami was a walled city, an autonomous and sovereign state with its own currency. The origins of the city-state can be traced back to the Geometric period. It was a prosperous city, with many inhabitants, due to its developed trade. Its two acropolises, the extensive fortification and the classical city occupy two hills, at the sites of 'Paleokastro' and 'Agii Fanentes', which are located east of the modern settlement of Sami. In 188 BC, after a four-month siege, it was occupied by the Romans and experienced its second period of prosperity. It acquired public buildings, baths and public works, while its private residences are very luxurious with mosaic floors. Its four cemeteries yield rich and impressive finds. Monastery of Agii Fanentes Within the walls of the acropolis of the classical city of Sami, the monastery of Agii Fanentes was built before 1264, when it was first officially mentioned. The name of the monastery, from which the hill it was built on was renamed, Agii Fanentes, seems to have been derived from a corruption of Agii Neophanis, the saints of Sami, Theodore, Gregory and Leo. According to another version , the name of the monastery is related to the 2nd century AD gnostic philosopher Epiphanis, who was venerated as a god in Sami.  Although the ruins date back to the post-Byzantine period, during which it was renovated (1633), built-in architectural elements in the Catholic Church indicate the existence of a church of the Middle Byzantine period. The complex follows the typical Byzantine layout with the cells arranged in a quadrilateral enclosure and the catholic, free inside. The walls and the incorporation of the ancient fortification tower into the building testify to the need to protect the monastery from pirate attacks, which plagued the island during the Frankish and Venetian periods.  The miraculous icon of Agii Fanentes and the icon of the Virgin Mary Glykofilousas, the so-called "Loutrou ", are located in the new Church of the Virgin Mary in Sami. During the route, the walker will encounter QR information signs at the following points: a) at a central point in Sami (Priamou + Akti Miaouli), b) in Sami (port exit), c) on the road to Antisamos (after Loutro beach), d) on the road to Antisamos (at the viewpoint), e) at the start of the path from Antisamos, f) at the end of the path from Antisamos (where it meets the asphalt road), g) at the parking area of the Monastery of Agii Fanentes in Sami, where the path meets the asphalt road

The area is located in the east part of Kerkyra Island including the coastal sea area between Kanoni and Mesoggi villages. In the area of Kanoni the water is shallow, and little exposed with smooth rocks at a depth of 0.5 m, and a few fairly secluded pools. The rocks are psammitic. Among the upper rocks the marine phanerogam Cymodocea nodosa grows on sandy substrate. The beds of Posidonia oceanica expand at depths below 1.5 m southwards to Mesoggi. In this area the sea bottom is stony and sandy with stones and rocks of all sizes. The Phaeophyceae predominate while the dominance of the Cystoseiretum crinitae community. Source: Natura2000 viewer, European Comission.

This wetland situated on the northern coast of the island of Kerkyra (Corfu) is important for the threatened species Lutra lutra as well as for the ecological balance in the area. In addition, the site is characterized by a variety of habitats, and human activities have not yet exerted much influence upon it. This is of great importance for an island like Kerkyra which shows great tourist development and great pressure due to building construction. Source: Natura2000 viewer, European Comission.

From a geological point of view, limestones and dolomites constitute the bedrock of Mt. Kalon Oros. The slopes of south and southwest exposure have steep gradients whilst all other slopes are characterized by gentle gradients. The vegetation cover presents a low diversity since it is mainly composed of macchia with the dominant species of Quercus coccifera, Pistacia lentiscus and Arbutus unedo. Macchia vegetation is very dense on eastern and northern exposed slopes, while on the south and southwestern slopes it is very sparse. In higher altitudes up to the peak, rocky grasslands with sparse individuals of Quercus coccifera occur on the west exposed slopes. These areas were cultivated in the past (olive trees, vineyards) but are now abandoned. Source: Natura2000 viewer, European Comission.

Erimitis Path: Avlaki beach - Akoli - Vromolimni - Korfovounia - Aspalathra beach - Agios Stefanos of Sinies     The walker’s orientation and safety is solely their responsibility. The present report, the relevant tracks (gpx) and the rest of the informational material are just supplementary. The proper equipment is necessary, depending on the weather conditions and the nature of the route.   Route’s type: linear Route’s duration: 1 hour and a half Route’s length: 4.000m Level of difficulty: medium Suggested season: all seasons, if weather conditions permit it   The route Following the coastline, the Erimitis Path starts from Avlaki beach and ends at Agios Stefanos of Sinies. On this route we will walk through dense vegetation, we will meet isolated beaches, as well as three lakes, important wetlands and rare bird sanctuaries. The route starts from the Savoura swamp and after passing Avlaki beach we climb slightly towards the next beach ("eastern" Avlaki beach which is also a nudist beach). The route takes place in a lush, overgrown and shady environment. We leave the beach behind and climb uphill towards the east - southeast. From a certain point and especially after the crossroads, where we head east, we descend, through a steep downhill that requires attention, towards the beach of exceptional beauty Akoli with the homonymous lake. After crossing it, we head south, where we reach the Vromolimni beach with the homonymous lake. We cross the beach and continue in the shadow of Erimitis towards Korfovounia beach and then Aspalathra beach. The route continues to the edge of Agios Stefanos and ends downhill to the homonymous beach and the settlement. It is a route of high environmental importance with intense landscape diversity and excellent views of the Ionian Sea, the island of Peristeres (or Kapareli) and the Albanian coast. As a linear route, the walker must have foreseen to have a means of transport at the end of the route (Agios Stefanos) or otherwise he/she has to return by the same route, doubling the total length of the route.     In the island of Corfu there are: Citizen Service Centres in the settlements (from north to south): Sidari, Acharavi, Kassiopi, Ipsos, Paleokastritsa, Corfu Town, Achilleion, Moraitika, Argyrades and Lefkimmi. Police stations in the settlements (from north to south): Karousades, Paleokastritsa, Corfu Town and Lefkimmi. Numerous private medical offices, medical centres and pharmacies, while public health structures exist (from north to south), Avliotes Regional Medical Centre, Acharavi R.M.C., Agios Athanasios Health Centre, Hospital and Emergency Centre in Corfu Town, Lefkimmi Health Centre.     Erimitis The area of Erimitis includes a continuation of six beaches, a cluster of three lakes (Savoura, Akoli, Vromolimni) and constitutes a single entity with the oldest lighthouse in Greece (1828) on the opposite nearby island, Peristeres (or Kapareli). Erimitis is accessible on foot along paths or by boat from the sea. The area is overgrown with very dense vegetation and it is practically impossible to cross it off the paths. It is a refuge for numerous rare birds (both aquatic and non-aquatic) and animals, such as the rare otter. Vromoimni, Akoli and Savoura Lakes Vromolimni, Akoli and Savoura are the three lakes of Erimitis that constitute an important wetland ecosystem, full of vegetation. The lakes are located very close to the sea, from which they are separated by only a narrow strip of land, and retain all their beauty and natural wealth intact. These three lakes have been included by the environmental organisation WWF Hellas in the list of protected small island wetlands. Small Island of Peristeres and its Lighthouse The small island of Peristeres is located between Corfu and Albania and is the last boundary of the Greek maritime boundary. It divides the northern entrance of the Corfiot Sea into two parts. The western part is followed by ships sailing towards Italy, while the eastern part is followed by ships sailing towards Agioi Saranta. In antiquity it is referred to as Pythia. The locals call it "Tignozo" or "Caparelli". It has rocky ground covered with some bushes and trees. Today it belongs to the municipal unit Kassiopi of the municipality of North Corfu and according to the 2011 census it has 1 permanent resident. Above it there is a lighthouse, which was built in 1826, during the period of the Ionian State, by the British and marks the narrow dangerous passage between Corfu and Albania. This lighthouse was first operated in 1828 with olive oil. It is the only lighthouse of the Greek lighthouse network that had permanent huge containers (pithoi) for water storage. The height of the tower is 9 meters and its focal height is 32 meters. It was incorporated into the Greek lighthouse network in 1863 with the annexation of the Ionian Islands. It is built at a height of 23.5 metres above sea level. In 1887 it was modified to emit white steady light with one red flash per minute at a greater distance. The lighthouse remained switched off during World War II and was reopened in 1945 as an automatic acetylene torch. In 1982 its lighting equipment was replaced and it operated as an automatic solar light with a characteristic red flash every 5 seconds and a 5 nautical mile luminescence.  

Kefalonia is the biggest island in the Ionian region and Mt. Ainos is the highest Ionian mountain with an altitude exceeding 1,600 m. It is a well known mountain, not only due to its altitude but also due to the presence of the famous Abies cephalonica forest which is the main element of the vegetation cover in the highest altitude of this mountain. Abies cephalonica is a Greek endemic species and Mt. Ainos is its "locus classicus". The area of this site consists of three main habitats as follows: a) The Abies forest, very often at moderate altitudes mixed with species of macchie vegetation; b) the rocky slopes which are characterized by looser vegetation but with only a few very important species, and c) the rocky summit and unforested area which houses most of the endemic species of the Kefalonian and Ionian flora. The area of the site has been characterized as a National Park. From a geological point of view, limestones and dolomites constitute the bedrock of Mt. Kalon Oros. The slopes of south and southwest exposure have steep gradients whilst all other slopes are characterized by gentle gradients. The vegetation cover presents a low diversity since it is mainly composed of macchia with the dominant species of Quercus coccifera, Pistacia lentiscus and Arbutus unedo. Macchia vegetation is very dense on eastern and northern exposed slopes, while on the south and southwestern slopes it is very sparse. In higher altitudes up to the peak, rocky grasslands with sparse individuals of Quercus coccifera occur on the west exposed slopes. These areas were cultivated in the past (olive trees, vineyards) but are now abandoned. Source: Natura2000 viewer, European Comission.

Three main Ionian islands, Lefkada, Ithaki and Kefalonia and the continental Greece (Sterea Ellada) delimit geographically from West, North and East the site, including the coasts of islands and islets such as Arkoudi, Meganisi, Kithros, Skorpios, Skorpidi, Sparti, Madouri, Formikoula, Atokos, Kalamos, Kastos and Vromonas. The geomorphology of these islands coasts create various habitats for the marine and also terrestrial flora and fauna. In the sheltered waters of the archipelago, important marine predator species being on the top of the food chain are resident or common, indicating the biological richness of the area.

In the bay of Argostoli: Tour of Argostoli - ferry boat - Tour of Lixouri The walker’s orientation and safety is solely their responsibility. The present report, the relevant tracks (gpx) and the rest of the informational material are just supplementary. The proper equipment is necessary, depending on the weather conditions and the nature of the route.  Route’s type: linear Route’s duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes, of which approximately half an hour will be spent on ferry boat (not counting the time of embarkation and disembarkation from the ferry boat) Route’s length: 8,800 meters (of which about 5.600 will be done by ferry boat) Level of difficulty: easy Suggested season: all seasons, weather permitting The route This is a special route crossing two cities, while in between we travel to the bay of Argostoli by ferry boat. The routes in the two cities are absolutely indicative and have the nature of an urban tour - wandering and visiting various points of interest, such as monuments, parks, squares, museums, churches, etc. and therefore the traveller can design the tour as he or she wishes. The unifying element, obviously, and the heart of these two urban wanderings is the crossing of the bay by boat. The route starts from the De Bosset bridge and leaving the Koutavos lagoon behind, we head north-west along the beach and at Drakopoulou Street we turn west into the city centre. After passing the impressive building of the National Bank of Greece, we reach the square of Kampana with its characteristic historic tower. From there, following the cobblestone road (Diadochou Konstantinou Street), we head north towards the central square. The cobblestone street is the main pedestrian street of the city, which, apart from the many shops and other activities that are hosted there, there are also interesting buildings along it. In the wider area of the central square of Argostoli (Vallianos Square) there are also many interesting buildings such as: the Town Hall, the Archaeological Museum, the Korgialeneos Library, the Catholic Church of Agios Nikolaos, the Monastery of Metamorfoseos, Agios Spyridon - Agia Triada, the Courthouse, the Philharmonic School, etc. Continuing our tour of the city through the central pedestrian street, we turn east, from Iosif Monferatou Street, towards the ferry boat dock, where we board the boat, after we have made sure of the schedule. The ferry boat ride lasts about twenty minutes, during which, we have the opportunity to enjoy the bay of Argostoli, its western and eastern shores, while we sail along the coast of the Argostoli peninsula with the hill of the telegraph, where we can see the sinkholes, the lighthouse of Agioi Theodoroi, etc. In Lixouri we disembark at the central port, where we start our way north along the beach. At the height of the marina we turn west from Romanos Street and then follow a southerly direction, towards the city centre, from Stylianos Typaldou Street, which we follow for about 650 metres. At Epaminondas Street we turn east where through Makarios and M. Geroulanou Streets we reach the central square of Lixouri with its characteristic tree and elegant buildings. In the wider area of the center of Lixouri there are the Archaeological Museum, the Public Central Library - Museum (Typaldon Iakovaton), the Heroon, the A. Laskaratou statue, the Municipal Theatre, etc. When we complete our tour of Lixouri we return to the ferry boat dock to return to our starting point, after making sure of the ferry schedules and not to wait unnecessarily. Generally, the ferry boats depart from Argostoli to Lixouri every half an hour and from Lixouri to Argostoli similarly, while on Sundays they are every one hour (May 2022). It is advisable for the traveller to be informed of the exact times of the ferry services before starting the route. The route is also offered for disabled people as long as the structure of the public facilities (pavements, pedestrian walkways, squares, etc.) of the two cities allow it. Also, and with minor variations, it can also be done by car. The duration of the route is approximately one hour and thirty minutes, not counting the stops - visits of the various sights along the route and the time spent getting on and off the ferry boat. As a linear route it can also be done from the reverse, from the suggested direction. In Kefalonia there are Health Centres in Sami and Hospitals in Argostoli and Lixouri. There are also police services in Fiskardo, Sami, Poros, Lixouri and Argostoli. Citizen Service Centres are in Argostoli, Livathou, Poros and in Agia Efthimia. Argostoli Argostoli is the capital of Kefalonia and the largest city of the island, with a population of 9,748 permanent residents, according to the last census (2011). It is built on the hills around the lagoon of Koutavos. The area has been inhabited since 1600. In 1757 the Venetian rulers of Kefalonia decided to move the capital of the island to Argostoli, which until then was the Castle of Agios Georgios. The town of Argostoli was the scene of some of the most important historical moments of the whole island, such as the burning of the 'Golden Bible', the Libro d'Oro, in the square of Campana, which put an end to the discrimination between the nobility and the people. But also one of the most important battles between the rebellious Kefalonians and the English garrison, in 1849, was held on the city's De Bosset stone bridge. The town of Argostoli, before the devastating earthquakes of 1953, had buildings of great architectural value, both public and private, with many Western European influences. Today the heart of the city beats around the central square and between Lithostrotos and Siteboron Street, where we will find museums, a library, statues, theatres, neoclassical buildings, but also many shops, cafes and bars. Argostoli Bay In the maps, the name Argostoli Bay refers to the large bay of the island of Kefalonia, not the smaller bay on the coast of which the town of Argostoli is built and has the cove ("terma") of Koutavos, but the large bay that separates the central part of Kefalonia from the peninsula of Paliki in the east, and includes the previously mentioned bay in its southeastern part. Koutavos is not only a beautiful area but also a habitat, as it is home to animals such as fish, turtles, geese and swans. It is a shallow bay in relation to its size and quite "closed", such as the small bay of Argostoli.  The main settlements are Argostoli on the east coast and Lixouri on the west coast. Lixouri The second largest town of modern Kefalonia, Lixouri, in the province of Pallas, has more than 3,750 permanent residents, according to the 2011 census. Built on the coast, just opposite Argostoli, to the southwest, it is connected to the capital with frequent small ferry boat services, in a distance of 34km. It is crossed by a rushing torrent, which divides the town in two and small bridges connect one side to the other, which is why the people of Lixouri call it "Picolo Parisi". The earthquakes of 1953 destroyed Lixouri completely and it was built from the beginning based on a modern city plan. This is where the best carnival of Kefalonia takes place. Lixouri appears historically for the first time in 1534 in Venetian documents, but it experienced its greatest development in the early 19th century. Its economic development and rich spiritual life gave Lixouri such glamour that it challenged the primacy of Argostoli. On the beach of Lixouri stands the statue of Andreas Laskaratos, satirical poet and one of the greatest intellectual figures of the city, with his back turned towards Argostoli, to remind forever the times of rivalry between the two cities. During the route, the walker will encounter QR information signs at the following points: a) at the beginning of the De Bosset bridge on Tritsi Avenue, b) on Drakopoulos Street, at the intersection with Tritsi Avenue, c) at Kampanas Square, at the intersection of Drakopoulos and Diadochos Konstantinos Streets (cobblestone), d) at the central square of Argostoli, at the intersection of P. Vallianos and Kalypso Vergoti, e) in the port area of Argostoli, near the ferry boat dock, f) in the port area of Lixouri, near the ferry boat dock, g) on Romanos Street, at the intersection with Rizospastes Street, h) in the central square of Lixouri, at the intersection of P. Delaporta and Krasopatera streets, i) at the intersection of Hera and Marinos Geroulanos streets.

In the area of Evmaeus: Rizes cave - Arethousa spring The walker’s/tourist's orientation and safety is solely their responsibility. The present report, the relevant tracks (gpx) and the rest of the informational material are just supplementary. The proper equipment is necessary, depending on the weather conditions and the nature of the route.  Route’s type: linear (the beginning and the end of the route coincide) Route’s duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes Route’s length: 4.600m Level of difficulty: difficult Suggested season: spring The route The start of the trail is well marked and distinct. There are information signs and a bench. The trail starts towards the Rizes Cave, uphill, but it is not particularly strenuous. The trail is well marked and not difficult, while a big part of it, is under the trees (shady), strawberry trees, cypresses, olives, myrtles, field flowers, etc.. The cave is excellent and there is a passable entrance to it and a place to see it from above (it needs attention, though). The walker, then, descends towards the beginning of the path and when he reaches the asphalt road he turns right and after about 300 metres he comes across a wooden kiosk with benches which marks the descent to the Arethousa fountain. The path starts with a gentle downhill which is paved but there are few shady spots. There are some chickweed, bushes, sage, thyme, field flowers, etc. Then the trail becomes sharply downhill and rough (needs attention) that lasts for quite a while. Then, the quality of the trail improves. At some points the trail needs increased attention. The view is unique towards the sea and the beaches of the island. When the walker approaches Arethousa fountain the landscape becomes evocative due to the verticality of the rocks. The access to the fountain requires caution, as the walker has to cross a bog. The fountain is located in a cave and has turquoise water. A beautiful goose is a resident of the area. In the fountain's surroundings there are meaningless barbed wire fences that simply detract from the scenery. The return is by the same road. The total duration of the hike (including the local difficulties) without counting any stops is at least two hours due to the difficulties encountered in many places and the uphill nature of the return from the spring of Arethousa. In Ithaca there are: Medical Centre in Vathi and Regional Medical office in Stavros, Police Station in Vathi and Citizen Service Centre (KEP) also in Vathi. Arethousa Spring Arethousa Fountain is mentioned in Homer as the spring where Eumaeus watered his flocks. It is located in the middle of the slope of the steep cliff below the Marathia plateau, in southern Ithaca. On the beach below, where the downhill path leads, is the beach of Pera Pigadi, while the large rock seen to the right of the Arethousa Fountain is called Petra tou Koraka. This is an unfailing well, located in the opening of the rock. According to ancient tradition, Korax was a resident of Ithaca who, while hunting, fell off a cliff and was killed. His mother, whose name was Arethusa, hung herself in grief by a spring. The spring was named after her, and was called "Arethusa's fountain," and the steep rock was called "Crow's stone" after her son. Rizes Cave It is a cave, quite spacious with a large old fig tree whose roots (rizes) are visible, giving the cave its name. We enter through a small opening in the rock. There is a large opening on the roof of the cave and from there a lot of air and light enters. The cave has a large capacity and this is the reason why in the past it was used to stable animals. There is also the opinion of some researchers that this cave is the Homeric Cave of Eumaeus, the swineherd of Odysseus. Eumaeus Eumaeus was Odysseus' faithful swineherd, who made every effort to preserve his master's property during his twenty-year absence. He is the only person in the Odyssey to whom the poet addresses himself in the second person: "di Eumae" = "you, Eumaeus". He was the son of Ctesia of Ormenides, king of the island of Sirius, which was in the Cyclades. Thus, his nurse from Phoenicia stole Eumaeus when he was a young boy, and took him with her when she ran away, on a Phoenician ship, to return home to her parents. During the trip, the nurse died, and when the ship caught up at Ithaca the merchants sold Eumaeus as a slave to Laertes, Odysseus' father, who made him a swineherd. As soon as Odysseus returned to Ithaca after his ten-year journey, on the advice of the goddess Athena, he went and met Eumaeus in his hut, and from him he learned all the events that took place during his absence. On the same days, Telemachus returned to Ithaca from Sparta and Pylos. Eumaeus welcomed him with paternal affection and let him go and announce to Penelope the joyful event. In Eumaeus' hut, with the divine intervention of Athena, the recognition of Telemachus and Odysseus took place. After this, Eumaeus led Odysseus, disguised as a poor beggar, to the palace to fool the suitors, and presented him to Penelope. In the end, Eumaeus gained his freedom from Telemachus and became the chieftain of the Coliad family in Ithaca. During the route, the walker will encounter QR information signs at the following points: a) trailhead (at the information signs), b) Rizes cave, c) kiosk to Arethousa fountain, d) halfway to the fountain (in a tree that has a kind of bench made of rocks), e) at Arethousa fountain (at the information signs)