Diaselo is located just 20 minutes’ walk from the Nea Moni. A footpath after the public road connecting the main town and Avgonima leads left, into a clearing among pine trees and apiaries. Its initial stretch is in good condition, but human intervention and lack of maintenance have led to the gradual disappearance of the dry-stone supports, and the route is currently mostly just a dirt path.
The path goes right through the largest surviving pine forest on Chios, with truly striking views of Anavatos and its surrounding countryside for the first 300 metres. The “forks” in the road eventually stop popping up, and the path delves straight into the heart of the pine forest. This route can be traversed year-round and is especially pleasant in summer, thanks to the cool shade provided by the trees. Young pine trees have sprouted directly atop the path, necessitating minor detours in places. After a 20-minute hike, travellers will come across the first of three crossroads with the forest dirt path. Following the signage, the second crossroads will appear soon afterwards. Five minutes later travellers will encounter the third and final crossroads. Both this route and the forest path lead to the same destination. That’s why when travellers encounter the latter 20 minutes later, next to the stream, it’ll be the main path for the final 500 metres towards the destination. Travellers should ignore the turn to the right and continue for an additional 200 metres directly ahead to arrive at the local road connecting Avgonima and Anavatos at the southern end of the Anavatos plain.