Sarah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Only 25 minutes drive from the farmhouse is the Richtis Gorge. Its a 1 -2 hour trek following the stream to the waterfall.
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Richtis Gorge
Only 25 minutes drive from the farmhouse is the Richtis Gorge. Its a 1 -2 hour trek following the stream to the waterfall.
50 minutes to hour drive to Zakros gorge which leads down to a lovely beach
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Zakros Gorge
50 minutes to hour drive to Zakros gorge which leads down to a lovely beach
Etia
Historic sights
Venetian village of Voila
Nisida Spinalonga
Toplou Monastery
swims
local beach 5 minute drive from the house 15-20 minute walk. has cafe bars with umbrellas and sun beds
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Sitia Beach
local beach 5 minute drive from the house 15-20 minute walk. has cafe bars with umbrellas and sun beds
stunning crystal water best place for a swim. no cafe bar no umbrellas or sun beds.
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Erimoupolis Beach
stunning crystal water best place for a swim. no cafe bar no umbrellas or sun beds.
CHRISSI ISLAND
10 Str. SamouilOne of the only two Natural palm forest with stunning beach. It is a very touristic destination - but worth a visit especially in the afternoon early evening (when tourist coaches have left)
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Vai Beach
Eparchiaki Odos Monis Toplous - VaiOne of the only two Natural palm forest with stunning beach. It is a very touristic destination - but worth a visit especially in the afternoon early evening (when tourist coaches have left)
Treks/ walks
Ha Gorge
stunning gorge for experienced trekkers and mountain climbers
beautiful gorge trek - gorgeous ravin easy walk although 2/3 of the walk is in the sun.
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Pefki Gorge
beautiful gorge trek - gorgeous ravin easy walk although 2/3 of the walk is in the sun.
Richtis Gorge
only 20 minutes drive away from the farmhouse to the top of the walk. Wonderful shaded medium/ easy walk down the ravine to a stunning waterfall and pool.
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Richtis Gorge
only 20 minutes drive away from the farmhouse to the top of the walk. Wonderful shaded medium/ easy walk down the ravine to a stunning waterfall and pool.