The Municipality of Gortyna is organizing an experiential workshop on the topic of “Hiking safely”, within the framework of the creation of a network of hiking trails “Asterousia Trails”.
The project concerns the creation and promotion of a network of 11 hiking trails in Asterousia with signage, mapping interventions and promotion and information actions for residents and visitors with the ultimate goal of protecting nature, strengthening nature-loving tourism and the gentle development of the area.
The event will take place at the Vagionia Primary School, on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 19:00, with the aim of informing the local community and the bodies of the Asterousia area.
Event Program:
- Greetings from representatives of local organizations
- “Presentation of the Asterousia Hiking Trails Network”, Dr. Chryssa Pagalou – General Manager of ETAM S.A.
- “Hiking equipment and hiking preparation”, Kostis Kanakis, Mountaineer – Executive of ETAM S.A.
- “Hiking safely on the trail and in the mountain”, Chara Papailiou, Mountain Guide – General Secretary of the Mountain Guides Association of Crete
- “First aid principles in the countryside”, Dimitris Steiakakis, Rescuer – President of the Humanitarian Crisis Management Group EPIDRASIS
- Free discussion
Free admission
Project “SUB1a. Creation of a national network of hiking trails and routes” (GIS code TA 5190260). The action is implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0 with funding from the European Union – NextGenerationEU
Source: asterousiatrails.com