Valley of the Nightingales – Manolates Mountain Village loop from Agios Konstantinos

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Valley of the Nightingales – Manolates Mountain Village loop from Agios Konstantinos

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Valley of the Nightingales – Manolates Mountain Village loop from Agios Konstantinos

03:38

10.9km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.90 km

Nightingale Stream Crossing

Highlight • River

This small river crossing is in the middle of a tough, but beautiful hiking path between Manolates and Vourliotes.

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4.39 km

Spring Between Manolates and Vourliotes

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can fill up your drinking bottle

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4.44 km

Waterfall Between Manolates and Vourliotes

Highlight • Waterfall

At this point there is a waterfall over several floors. You can hike along a little bit. Even in this hot August there was still plenty of water here. There is a well-contained spring with drinking water nearby.

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4.44 km

Valley of the Nightingales

Highlight • Gorge

A beautiful, idyllic valley in the forest where you have to cross the stream repeatedly. This could be problematic in times of heavy water, as you're always crossing over rocks; there are no bridges.

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6.48 km

Loukas Tavern

Highlight • Restaurant

For us it is the most beautiful balcony in the world. You will be well looked after with typical Sami cuisine and good wine. A good resting place in the shade and grape vines and wild wine.

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6.70 km

Despina Tavern

Highlight • Restaurant

Omelette with feta and tomato, omelette with feta, tomato, onions and peppers are highly recommended.

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6.72 km

Manolates Mountain Village

Highlight • Settlement

Of course, the pretty mountain village of Manolátes is no longer an insider tip. Although one lives mainly on wine and apple cultivation, tourism is a welcome source of income.

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6.78 km

Taverna Kallisti on the Square

Highlight • Restaurant

We enjoyed spending our time here. Great service, wonderful peace and quiet and great cosiness. You just feel like you are taking a break here.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

2.75 km

2.34 km

1.26 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

2.53 km

2.25 km

776 m

628 m

345 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

July 4, 2025,Samos (Griekenland) - Vallei van de nachtegalen - Manolates

Nice short walk. Photos speak for themselves. Reward just over the highest point: several Greek taverns for a fresh Greek salad with white wine. Descent just over the road - quickly dives back into the forest.

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May 25, 2025,Durch das Tal der Nachtigallen nach Manolates (Samos 🇬🇷)

A beautiful circular hike starting from the coastal town of Agios Konstantinos. Just a short distance from the main road, circular hiking trail 18 begins, gently ascending first through the picturesque Nightingale Valley and then to the mountain village of Manolates. From there, the route returns through the vineyards.

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May 7, 2022,🇬🇷 Nachtigallental und Manolates

Beautiful path through the nightingale valley 😊

Manolates is a very picturesque place with various small handicraft shops and welcoming taverns.

Back you could visit another mountain village - Stavrinides.

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July 28, 2025,Platanakia - Manolates - Platanakia

We're back, and like every year, we're heading to Manolates on our first day of vacation. It's lovely as always, and we met a lot of familiar faces.

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June 25, 2023,Platanakia - Manolates - Wasserfälle im Talschluss - Platanakia

We are here again...
And the traditional first hike to Manolates is a must. This year we will be surprised with spring in summer. Everything that blooms at the end of May/beginning of June is blooming. An absolute dream. The paths are also in good shape.

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July 30, 2024,Platanakia - Manolates - Platanakia

Many paths lead to Manolates. This is no longer one of the official paths. The first part of the path is still doable. The second part is no longer recommended. You just have to follow the agricultural path and you automatically come to the official hike.

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July 3, 2022,Platanakia - Manolates - Platanakia

Finally we could start the hike to Manolates. As always with a long break at Lukas

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