TWO WALKS – ALONG THE SEAFRONT FROM PEREA TO AGYA TRIADA – TWO DAYS LATER, PEREA TO THE EDGE OF THE AIRPORT.

We decided to make for the headland at the end of the bay.

After leaving the busy cafe lined beach of PEREA , the walk was along quiet stretches of deserted sand, with intermittent houses and apartments.

We were intrigued by two blue domes in the distance and after a coffee stop we were surprised to find that it was a very grand hotel. The Santa Beach Hotel,in fact.

No competition and € 108 a night for a twin,including breakfast. Some might say fair enough.

AGYA TRIADA, the next village was a contrast to PEREA. It was reminiscent of Crete – quiet lanes off the front and a pedestrianised area with a few traditional Tavernas.

Leaving the village we passed some contrasting scrub and a derelict site ( not pictured )which was difficult to determine . The tarmac ended and the trail narrowed as we began to ascend the cliff-side.

The pathway was in quite good nick but for one small section .

There was a kind of iron railing to prevent a free fall downwards!

The views were worth the climb.

The scenery changed into quite arable smallholdings, interspersed with cottages. There were vineyards and Olive groves.

After a mile or so we emerged from a road back at AGYA TRIADA and a welcome lunchtime treat of a delicious pastry the like of which you only get in Greece, in a bar of similar distinction.

Then it was a retracing of our steps to Perea, admiring this bountiful collection of flora en route.

TWO DAYS LATER…A CONTRASTING WALK IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.

This time we set off in the direction of Thessaloniki away in the distance with no intention but to discover what was beyond the end of the promenade by this newly decorated statue.

A novel way to carry both yourself and beach gear.

There was a long stretch of beach mostly deserted and it became apparent why there were no hotel nor beachside facilities except for the odd bin. The beach was strewn with seaweed and there was a steepish drop – too great for little ones – perhaps the proximity of the airport was another factor.