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Top 5 Stunning Hikes in Crete: Explore Rugged Gorges and Secluded Beaches

Jessica ProctorOctober 20, 2024012 mins

There are scores of superb hikes on Crete. Gorges abound, offering fascinating glimpses into life through the eons, with ancient churches, crude caves haunted by the ghosts of medieval hermits, patches of lush foliage, and stark, geological beauty. The trip along the Samaria Gorge is the most famous of these walks; however, this trail can…

Hiking Samaria Gorge in Crete: Your Guide to Reaching a Stunning Beach

Debbie KellyOctober 8, 202406 mins

Plan Your Hiking Adventure in Samaria Gorge, Crete Here’s how to plan a vigorous 10-mile hike in Crete that leads to a spectacular beach. What springs to mind when you think of Greece? Beaches? Blue-and-white villages? Hiking might not be the primary thought, however, Crete, Greece’s largest island, absolutely challenges that perception. It boasts some…