Skopela Gorge on Crete: We start the walk in an old Venetian village from 1583. Through olive fields, we come to another small village with about 20 inhabitants left. After this village, we slowly descend through olive fields to a gorge.
In this gorge, a dry riverbed, grow all kinds of herbs and flowers such as oregano, thyme, sage, irises (in spring) and oleanders (in summer). We walk up into the gorge, which was once carved out by ice and water. The gorge shows beautiful different geological layers.
After the gorge, we ascend quite a bit, with beautiful views. We walk among olive trees and grape vines. We then walk along a path where we regularly encounter goats and sheep in spring to a cave church.
After this church, we walk back to the village where we started via a dry riverbed. With a bit of luck, we see turtles along the way. We end the walk with a considerable climb until we reach the village again.
- Length: about 11 km
- Difference in altitude: about 300 metres
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Walking on Crete Greece – Information about walking on Crete: Our accommodation is located directly at the seafront and is an ideal starting point for hiking across Crete, both in the summer and in the winter. We offer possibilities for individual hikes or group hikes. You might know the Samaria gorge, but to explore more from the beautiful and diverse nature of Crete, you should really join us on a hike. There is a great variety of walks on Crete: walking tours through Greek villages, impressive mountain and gorge hikes on Crete or walking through the olive groves and fields on Crete. Our walking tours are suitable for everybody: from group hiking tours on Crete to individual walks or aged 50+ walks on Crete. You can book all our walks and hikes in combination with accommodation on Crete Greece.
Hiking and walking week in Crete Greece: a whole week walking through the magnificent and diverse nature of Crete with accommodation. We offer you a variety of hikes to get to know Crete in a different way. Included are: all hikes, transfers, breakfast, dinner and accommodation. There are also options to do 8 hikes in 10 days including a two-day hike. With the two-day hike we sleep in tents or in a hotel en route. Crete has a great variety of walking areas that are suitable for longer walking holidays.
Gorges and canyons on Crete
Canyons on Crete: There is a big difference between walking, hiking and canyoning. On Crete there are canyons where people with little hiking experience easily can pass through. By hiking through the many gorges and canyons you can discover the exceptional nature of Crete. There are also larger and more dangerous canyons, where you should always pass with a guide, even when you are an experienced hiker. On Crete there are several canyon clubs that we can help you to get in touch with. Whether you want an easy walk without many differences in altitude or a heavy hike through a canyon on Crete, everything is possible.
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