Either you walk, hike, run, or stroll, your body benefits from these physical activities. Not only it is a stress-reliever, hiking also keeps you safe from developing an anxiety. Take your daily routine to the next level! Of how? Well, a plane ticket to Crete wouldn't hurt your savings account at all. There are many ways to live a simple life in Crete to achieve your #fitnessgoals and your #hikinggoals. Rent off a room in Kouremenos, a small settlement in Sithia, Crete. And the rest, is either almost free or definitely free for you to enjoy!
Today, we will be covering the gorgeous gorges for your future hiking activity in Crete. All amateur and pro hikers are welcome to beat off our hiking challenge. But make sure to keep in mind the golden rules in hiking. The most important one is, hike at your own risk!
Crete offers the most interesting gorges and nature paths. Just think of your time alone to wander at these natural sites. Fresh air, clean surroundings, and the unspoiled yet charming view. Join us in exploring the top gorges and paths that are waiting for you to be navigated. You ready?
1. Karoumes Gorge
Walking hours: 1.5 hours (3.5 km)
The Karoumes Gorge shows off steep cliffs and more of the 'bumpy' ride. Every leg cramp is going to be worth it especially if at the end of the trail, there's the Karoumes beach waiting for you to splash its waters off. The trail will start in Palekastro to Zakros to Cochlakies village to the refreshing Karoumes Bay. Enjoy the Karoumes beach all to yourself because no one gets to this secured beach without passing to the Karoumes Gorge first!
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| A stroll at the Karoumes Gorge. |
The counterpart of the Karoumes beach is the ever popular Kouremenos beach that is ideal for divers.
2. Valley of the Dead
Walking hours: 2-3 hours (2.5 km)
The most popular gorge in Crete is no other than the Valley of the Dead. No, there is no human-flesh-eating zombies in here but the site is actually a valley of dead since it's the place where the Minoan cave burials were laid. Despite the creepy name of the gorge, it attracts the most number of tourist in a day. The trail starts in Zakros village to the Minoan Castle in Zakros also known as the Kato Zakros. There will be 2.5 km of easy trail, so it would take at least 2 to 3 hours of time to reach the end of it. The natural beauty and archaeological importance of the trail make it the best for you and your hiking buddies.
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| The Dead Valley Gorge in Crete. |
3. Richtis Gorge
Walking hours: 4 hours (4 km)
Richtis Gorge is remotely sandwiched between Sitia and Agios Nikolaos. You'll experience a lot of adrenaline rush activities in hiking the Richtis Gorge trail. The 4 kilometer-trail will stretch your physical capabilities. You'll pass by footpaths, cliffs, wooden ladders, stone-made stairs, slippery and muddy tracks, and you will cross rivers too. That sounds a lot of pain. But it also sounds FUN, right? Don't worry about your struggle, it's temporary anyway. Cheer up because there's a really high waterfall waiting for you once you have surpassed all these hiking challenges!
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| The Richtis Gorge in Crete. |
We understand that hiking thru these gorges will make your back ache and your whole body to be fatigued. Those are just proof that you really did work it off to set off your hiking goals. So we thought it would be helpful to send you to the Olive Coast Suites in Crete for a pamper day after conquering these monster trails! A warm welcome and a comfortable and safe place to stay are some of the highlights of your stay at the Olive Coast Suites. You can relax and sleep it off a day of your staycation in Crete at the lovely and homey ambiance of the hotel.
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| A cozy living room at the Olive Coast Suites! |
There's no better way to celebrate your victory than satisfying your deluxe cravings of a comfortable place to stay, which is the Olive Coast Suites in Crete!
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