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One of the most beautiful steps is the one that joins the monastery of Agios Emilianos from Horio. It is a 4-hour hike, of moderate difficulty but which can be very tiring on hot days, especially since it is difficult to find your way around and you must avoid unnecessary detours. We advise you to walk to the monastery and then to arrange a return trip by the excursion boats that you will find in the port of Gialos. The path is not easy to find even though efforts are being made to better mark it out. From the heights of Horio, pass the Paraskevi church and reach the village of Xissos by taking the secondary road that leaves the asphalt road on the right. At the exit of the village from above (do not go down towards Kato Xissos, the lower part of the village), look for the red beacons. The path starts there and continues on the hillside. The path splits at the level of an abandoned village. Continue on your left at the level of the red arrows. The path then leads you to a monastery where you can rest for a few moments in the shade of beautiful trees. In the distance you will see the monastery Agios Emilianos. From here the path descends steeply to the sea and is relatively well signposted. In case of doubt with secondary paths, keep to the right and avoid paths blocked by a row of stones. The arrival in the bay of Agios Emilianos is magnificent.