rock face by the sea, the Pirate's graves at Sedoukia are actually old graves, which gives them a mysterious atmosphere.
The Graves, located above the monastery of Saint Eustathios, are not too easy to reach, since visitors must drive along the dusty road to Karia.
Although the trip may not be very comfortable, it is worth doing not only because of the Pirate's graves at Sedoukia but also because the place has an old well with the best water on the island.
Although there are a number of road signals, the road comes to an abrupt end and it is necessary to continue on foot along a narrow path to Sedoukia, with a breathtaking view to Evia and Alonissos. The locals say that in days of extremely good weather, with crystal blue skies, it is possible to see as far as Mount Olympus and Halkidiki as well. The whole route from town to Sedoukia may take up almost a three-hour walk, unless the traveller has his /her own means of transportation.
Close to the top of the mountain located in the centre of the island, the four tombs were carved into solid rock, in a sarcophagi shape and with boulder lids. Experts don’t know accurately how old those remains are, but it is estimated that they date from old times, before the Roman Empire, back to the Neolithic age, since their shape resembles the ones in Evia, from Neolithic times.
The view of the Aghios Efstathios monastery and the little town of Karia below them is stunning. Far away, Alonissios can be seen far away, beyond the sea waters. Some water taxis take travellers from Alonissios to the opposite seaside villages.
Others prefer taking the risk and hire small boats or use one of their own to reach Skopelos and then explore the coastal caves and make all the way up to Seudokia on foot and see its well secluded graves. Needless to say that they need to be really fit to resist the journey, but that’s just one of the challenges of adventure tourism.
Pirate's Graves on map
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