Destinations news Karpathos and Saria Promote Hiking Routes by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 written by Nikos Krinis 1 September 2008 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 5 The management agency of the islands of Karpathos and Sarias -a bureau of the Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works- recently organized a scientific conference in the town Olympos of Karpathos. During the conference, an official of the management agency, Theodoros Papathanasiou, stressed the importance of the creation of a hiking route network as a tool to attract a steady number of visitors. He said that 19 paths of 100 kilometers have been created with an estimated walking time of 39 hours. The conference also analyzed the priorities and actions of the management agency on issues of protection, management and improvement of the environment and gave particular emphasis to the ecosystem of the protected area Karpathos-Sarias. The Mayor of Karpathos, Michalis Ioannidis, referred to the basic goal set by the management agency of Karpathos-Sarias, which is to protect the natural and architectural beauty of the region. The mayor emphasized that the help of permanent residents is essential. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail Nikos Krinis Nikos is Greek-American born in New York, USA, and has lived in Greece for over 30 years. He is the managing editor of Greece's leading monthly travel and tourism guide, the Greek Travel Pages (GTP) since June 2008 and of news site GTP Headlines since its launch in September 2012. Nikos has also served as international press officer for the City of Athens and for the mayor. He has a degree in Mass Media and Communications, specializing in Journalism. Nikos is a native English speaker and speaks Greek fluently. previous post Greece Opens to Aviation Tourism next post A note by the publisher You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 Peiraios Industrial Complex to Become Athens’ New Cultural Hub 5 February 2025 Santorini: New Safety Measures Announced as Seismic Activity Continues 4 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
