The island of Crete offers a rare mix of splendid beaches, amazing mountain landscapes, vibrant towns and cosy villages inhabited by warm-hearted locals, all this spiced with genuine local cuisine, excellent wine, and perhaps a shot of raki!
The south-west part of the island is characterized by a unique landscape of scenic gorges and a coast full of secluded beaches and deep blue waters. During the last walk of the trip, you explore the impressive Aradena Gorge, a challenging but rewarding walk you’ll never forget.
In the beginning, this walking holiday will take you through the imposing Anidri Gorge and then the Irini Gorge, full of flowering oleander bushes, up to the scenic plateau of Omalos. The next highlight is walking down the world-famous Samaria Gorge to the seashore after which you head further east along the coast to the most romantic village on Crete: the idyllic Loutro, accessible only by boat or on foot.