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    • Meskla, Greece

      Hike from Meskla to Zourva

      / 984.3 ft gain
      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 Meskla, one enters the woods and soon enough arrives at...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Snow Hike from Omalos to Kalergi Mountain Shelter

      3.1 mi / 1968.5 ft gain
      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. Above the plateau, at an altitude of 1680m, lies th...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Hike to Gigilos Summit

      5 mi / 2624.7 ft gain
      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, Gigilos seems the wildest of all, however it has...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Hike Aghia Irini Gorge

      4.7 mi / 1922.6 ft gain
      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, attracting several thousands of hikers each summ...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Hike to Pachnes Summit

      5.0
      1.9 mi / 1650.3 ft gain
      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 more than 30 peaks lying above in cone-like shape...
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    • Sougia, Greece

      Hike to the Ancient City of Lissos

      4.0
      3.1 mi / 656.2 ft gain
      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 headed in the right direction. The first 30 minute...
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    • Ασκύφου, Greece

      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 of which are above 2000m of altitude) and in winter...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Hike the Imbros Gorge

      6.8 mi / 2132.5 ft gain
      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 name of the gorge comes from the village that mar...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Hike Katholiko Gorge

      4.0
      1.2 mi / 918.6 ft gain
      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 part of the descent is through rock steps, curved b...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Hike to Seitan Limania Beach

      0.6 mi
      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 paradise became one of the most photographed and so...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Hike to Glyka Nera Beach

      0.6 mi / 308.4 ft gain
      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 beaches that have fewer visitors and not the "pollution"...
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    • Παλαιόχωρα, Greece

      Bike to Gyaliskari Beach

      2.5 mi / 65.6 ft gain
      Gyaliskari is one of the most beautiful beaches at the southwest of Crete, near the small town of Palaiochora. It is approximately 4km away from the town and the route is perfect to cycle. Once in Pakaiochora, if you haven't brought your own bike, you can rent one as there are numerous bike renta...
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    • Paleochora, Greece

      Motorbike From Paleochora to Sougia

      4.0
      First off, if you're traveling to Crete I suggest staying on the South side of the island in a town called Paleochora. It gives you an authentic feel of Greece without sacrificing some key amenities. It's also a great starting pointing to rent a motorbike and see some of the other areas of the is...
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    • Kampos, Greece

      Hike Kampos Gorge

      5.0
      1.6 mi / 820.2 ft gain
      Kampos is a village on the western side of the island on the road linking Sfinari to the world famous beach of Elafonisi. Kampos is built at an altitude of approximately 250m above sea level and from the central square of the village starts a trail that crosses a gorge and eventually reaches a se...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Hike to Viena Beach

      1.6 mi
      Lake of Krios or Viena beach is located on the west side of Cape Krios and it is the most remote beach of the coastline in the Palaiochora area (the closest city from the beach). The beach is mainly rocky, with sand in some places. It is protected by a large wall of rocks, that forms a small encl...
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    • Chania, Greece

      Explore Balos Lagoon

      0.6 mi
      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 visited by thousands of tourists each year. The lago...
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