Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
This POV hiking video is not about artistic expression; it's about the raw experience of visiting Kalamos, the monolith in Anafi Greece, which is the second biggest in Europe (the first is Gibraltar). According to the 17th-century French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, Anafi's monolith is "the scariest rock in the world."
On Kalamos' top, you can visit the Kalamiotissa Monastery (more about it here: letterstobarbara.com/kalamiotissa-monastery-anafi/) and enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and the nearby islands. It takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to reach the top, and it's recommended to hike early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
As I already wrote, the video is about a POV hiking experience. The footage is shaky at times, but there are stops where you can enjoy the spectacular views of Anafi island. Please check the Timestamps to see specific locations.
The video is shot in 4K (30 fps) with the DJI Osmo Pocket (check it out here: amzn.to/2U1K9EG).
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Timestamps:
0:00 Starting to hike
2:21 View of the Lower Monastery
5:55 Crossroads
8:51 The first viewpoint
11:25 The second viewpoint
14:52 The third viewpoint
16:16 A dangerous spot
19:14 The fourth viewpoint
21:28 The last part of the route
23:50 The Kalamiotissa Monastery appears
25:46 The Monastery and the view
*Music:
"Drifting at 432 Hz," by Unicorn Heads
"Thin Places," by Jesse Gallagher
**Some links are affiliate links. If you decide to buy something through the affiliate links in this post, I might get a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
This POV hiking video is not about artistic expression; it's about the raw experience of visiting Kalamos, the monolith in Anafi Greece, which is the second biggest in Europe (the first is Gibraltar). According to the 17th-century French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort, Anafi's monolith is "the scariest rock in the world."
On Kalamos' top, you can visit the Kalamiotissa Monastery (more about it here: letterstobarbara.com/kalamiotissa-monastery-anafi/) and enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and the nearby islands. It takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to reach the top, and it's recommended to hike early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
As I already wrote, the video is about a POV hiking experience. The footage is shaky at times, but there are stops where you can enjoy the spectacular views of Anafi island. Please check the Timestamps to see specific locations.
The video is shot in 4K (30 fps) with the DJI Osmo Pocket (check it out here: amzn.to/2U1K9EG).
Please LIKE the video if you enjoyed watching it and SUBSCRIBE for more videos from my journeys.
Visit my travel blog for more: LettersToBarbara.com
#Anafi #Greece
Timestamps:
0:00 Starting to hike
2:21 View of the Lower Monastery
5:55 Crossroads
8:51 The first viewpoint
11:25 The second viewpoint
14:52 The third viewpoint
16:16 A dangerous spot
19:14 The fourth viewpoint
21:28 The last part of the route
23:50 The Kalamiotissa Monastery appears
25:46 The Monastery and the view
*Music:
"Drifting at 432 Hz," by Unicorn Heads
"Thin Places," by Jesse Gallagher
**Some links are affiliate links. If you decide to buy something through the affiliate links in this post, I might get a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
![The PALAMIDI FORTRESS in Nafplio, Greece [ 4K ] - DJI Osmo Pocket](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XT695dok8g4/mqdefault.jpg "The PALAMIDI FORTRESS in Nafplio, Greece [ 4K ] - DJI Osmo Pocket
The Fortress of Palamidi in the coastal town of Nafplio, Greece, was built by the Venetians in the early 18th century (Read more: https://letterstobarbara.com/palamidi-fortress-nafplio/). It has a total of eight bastions, and its a typical example of baroque architecture. The locals claim that you need to climb 999 steps to reach it, but this seems rather exaggerated: in reality, if you want to reach the Palamidi Fortress, you just have to walk 857 steps.
I reached the Palamidi Fortress on a warm day in early summer. The castle is in excellent condition, and as you can see in the video, one can enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and Acronauplia. If you happen to be touring around Peloponnese, I think that the Fortress of Palamidi is a must-see.
This video from the Palamidi Fortress is filmed with the DJI Osmo Pocket in 30 fps, 1/60 Shutter Speed, and I used some ND filters due to the intense light. I edited the footage in FCPX.
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*Music: Natashas Fall, by The Whole Other
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