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› The area of Akrotiri

Hania

A guide to the area of Akrotiri. Tourist facilities, regional information and image gallery. Akrotiri with its scenic landscape provides a relaxing, refined country break away from the pressures of urban life. Its numerous monasteries, from the oldest in Crete, played a significant role in the history of the area. Gorges of outstanding beauty offer a unique hiking experience, breathtaking views and the joy of exploration...

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› The Gorge of Samaria

Samaria

The Samaria Gorge is the longest ravine in Europe (with a total length of 18 km) and offers one of the most spectacular hiking routes in Europe. Its width ranges from 150 m (widest part) to 3 m (narrowest part). The walk takes 6 to 8 hours. The Samaria Gorge has been designated as a national park in order to protect its flora and fauna. The Gorge is open to visitors from May to October.

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› Viannos town & area

Iraklion, Viannos

Historical place with outstanding natural beauty, unspoiled villages and great beaches. The town of Ano Viannos is built amphitheatrically on the southern slopes of Dikti mountain at 560 m. above sea in a distance of 65km from Iraklion and 40km from Ierapetra. It preserves the traditional character with the narrow paved streets, the stone built houses - especially the "Plaka' quarter - the old kefeneios with tables under the plane trees and old churches such as Agios Georgios and Agia Pelagia with wall paintings dating back to the 14th century. There are a few accommodation facilities, banks, medical center, taverns, gas stations, shops etc. Ano Viannos is the seat of the municipality of Viannos.

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› The Municipality of Agia Varvara Agia Varvara, Kenourgiou

The villages AGIA VARVARA, AGIOS THOMAS, ARDAHTIA (or ARGATHIA), DOULI, LARANI, MOULIA, MEGALI VRISSI, PREVELIANA, PRINIAS (natural beauty) and the archaeological site of RIZINIA.

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› Balos beach

Balos, Kissamos

On the north west side of the peninsula opposite to the island of Gramvoussa is the wonderful beach of Balos. The beach is covered with fine white sand and is located between the two creeks of the Tigani cape. The same white sand covers the bottom of the sea and grants to the sea an emerald color. In front of the beach is the picturesque island of Gramvoussa and on the back is the Geroskinos mountain (altitude 762 m).

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› Elafonissi island

South west Kissamos

Elafonissi is a small islet on the southwest of Crete. It is connected to the beach with a shallow reef (max. depth 1 meter) that allows crossing when the sea is calm. There are only a couple of cantinas on the beach and plenty of places for camping. The place can be accessed by car from the village of Vathi or by boat from Paleohora. There are no permanent inhabitants.

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› Sassalos village

Kissamos

A small village 21km away from Kastelli Kissamou,at 340 m. a.s.l with 57 permanent residents. The village is mentioned by Fr. Barozzi since 1577. A little before the village of Sassalos, starts the gorge of Salasse, a small one which leads to Tyflos river, and is worthy to walk.

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› Vlatos village

Vlatos

Vlatos is located at 380m a.s.l., 54 km away from Hania and 18 km from Kastelli Kissamou. It is built in a tree covered valley, with olive trees, chestnut trees and wild vegetation. There are some very nice trekking paths around and in the forest of "Peace" which has been characterized as a natural park...

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› The village and the gorge of Imbros Imbros, Sfakia

The ravine begins from the last houses of the village and 8 km after it ends at the village of Komitades. Its crossing is smooth and entails no danger...

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› The Gorge and the village of Kalikratis Fragokastelo, Sfakia

From Kalikratis passes the European hiking footpath (E4)...

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