Top Adventures in Chania
Hike from Meskla to Zourva
Meskla and Zourva are two villages located at the roots of the White Mountains sierra, island of Crete, Greece. Both villages are easily accessible by road, however there is a path that connects them that is a hiker's paradise. Starting from Meskl...
984.3 ft gain
Hike Katholiko Gorge
About 16km from the city of Chania, Crete, is the monastery of Gouverneto. You can park you car at the parking area near the monastery and start your descent towards the sea through a small, yet very interesting gorge, Katholiko gorge.
The first p...
1.2 miles
918.6 ft gain
Hike to Seitan Limania Beach
Seitan Limania is one tiny secluded beach with turquoise waters surrounded by an amazing landscape. Until recently, almost nobody knew it and even fewer people visited it - most of them with boats. But with the rising of social media, this small p...
0.6 miles
Snow Hike from Omalos to Kalergi Mountain Shelter
Omalos plateau is at the center of the White Mountains sierra in western Crete. It is located 38km south of Chania at an altitude above 1000m. All around the plateau, several of the high peaks of the sierra stand creating an impressive scenery.
A...
3.1 miles
1968.5 ft gain
Hike to Gigilos Summit
Omalos plateau is one of the highest plateaus in Crete at an altitude of 1080m above sea level. It is located in the heart of the White Mountains sierra and it is surrounded by seven of their peaks. One of them is the iconic Gigilos. From far away...
5 miles
2624.7 ft gain
Hike to Pachnes Summit
Pahnes is the highest summit of White Mountains sierra (Lefka Ori in greek) at western Crete. It is located at the heart of what the locals call "mountain desert", a unique geological area at an altitude of 2000m and above, where one may encounter...
1.9 miles
1650.3 ft gain
Hike Aghia Irini Gorge
The gorge of Aghia Irini takes its name from the village located near its entrance. Aghia Irini is a small village on the road from Chania to Sougia, approximately 43km from the city of Chania.
The gorge is one of the most popular gorges in Crete...
4.7 miles
1922.6 ft gain
Photograph Askifou Plateau
Askifou plateau is located in the heart of the White Mountains sierra in western Crete, approximately 50 km from the city of Chania. At an altitude of around 1200m, the plateau is surrounded by many of the high peaks of the White Mountains (most o...
Hike the Imbros Gorge
Imbros Gorge is one of the many gorges that can be found in the White Mountains sierra at the south-western part of the island of Crete, Greece. The gorge is part of the E4 European hiking path and it is easily accessible and properly marked.
The...
6.8 miles
2132.5 ft gain
Hike to the Ancient City of Lissos
This hike starts Southwest of Sougia at the far end of the Sougia harbor. There will be a rocky beach and a small wooden gate that you must open and close behind you. There will be a little wood sign that says "Lissos" to let you know that you're ...
3.1 miles
656.2 ft gain
Hike to Glyka Nera Beach
The southern side of the island of Crete has the most beautiful and secluded beaches. The catch is that most of them are not easily accessible and/or may lack facilities. I consider this to be their greatest advantage and really enjoy those beache...
0.6 miles
308.4 ft gain
Explore Balos Lagoon
The lagoon of Balos is located on the northwestern end of Crete and it is probably one of the most famous beaches in Crete. Famous for its turquoise waters and an impressive surrounding landscape that includes mountains and small islands, it is vi...
0.6 miles
