Villa Frati Gorge

Kourtaliotiko Gorge - Preveli Beach (Φαράγγι Κουρταλιώτη - Παραλία Πρέβελη) An impressive gorge with rocky slopes, up to 600m high, which is an important habitat, especially for the endangered birds of prey. It is opened by the Kourtaliotis River, which starts from the springs, a little north of the church of Saint Nicholas Kourtaliotis, where an impressive waterfall is formed. The river flows heading south towards Preveli beach and the famous Palm forest with Phoenix theophrastii trees. In...

Mixorrouma - Agia Pelagia Loop (Μιξόρρουμα - Αγία Πελαγία κυκλική) A circular road in the south of Crete, round the hill at the foot of which are the villages of Mixorrouma and Agia Pelagia.The road starts from the first village and ascends gently towards the village of Agia Pelagia, heading west, up to the ridge. It continues and, following a dirt road, goes down to the other side of the hill in the narrow valley of the creek Megas Potamos.The trail follows the valley to the northeast,...

Megali Gefyra Bridge - Preveli Beach (Μεγάλη Γέφυρα - Παραλία Πρέβελη) This beautiful route in southern Crete starts from the Megali Gefyra Bridge and follows the gorge of the Magalopotamos River, which is the southern part of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, towards the sea. On the last part of the route, the view of the river, its estuary to the sea and the famous Palm Forest is breathtaking. The route ends at the beach of Preveli.

Preveli Beach (Παραλία Πρέβελη) The route starts from the Megali Gefira Bridge, that crosses Megalopotamos river. The course follows the east bank of the river and heads south to Preveli beach. Preveli beach or Lake Preveli or Finikas, is one of the famous and touristic beaches of Crete. The waters of the river Megalopotamos, flow along the Kourtaliotikos and Fratianos Gorges and end at Preveli Beach, forming a lake. On the banks of the river grows the second largest palm forest in Crete. In...

Lefkogia - Agios Konstantinos Church - Timios Stavros Chapel (Λευκόγεια - Εκκλησία Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος - Ξωκλήσι Τίμιος Σταυρός) The demanding route starts from the village of Lefkogia and ascends south to the Timios Stavros summit. At the foot of the limestone hill, it passes beside the old wash house of the village. The path moves along a dirt road and a path, which becomes steeper and rockier towards the end. The view from the summit and the Timios Stavros chapel throughout the surrounding...