Sitia, eastern Crete

Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th – Monday 14th March 2016

A three-day trip to the far east of Crete, in the beautiful area of Sitia.

On Saturday we cross the green and beautiful Agii Pantes Gorge, which starts from the village of Skopi and ends at the seaside. We spend the night in a central hotel.

Hiking Hours: 5  •  Difficulty Rate: 1

On Sunday we walk the coastal trail from Kato Zakros to Xerokambos, one of the most beautiful and exotic places on Crete. On the way we have nice views to the sea and the wild rocky coast. In the evening we celebrate Carnival all together at the hotel.

Track length: 8.5 km  •  Hiking Hours: 4  •  Difficulty Rate: 1

On Monday, Orthodox Ash Monday, we visit the Palm Forrest of Vai and hike to Itanos antiquities.

Hiking Hours: 4  •  Difficulty Rate: 1

Then we visit the easternmost point of Crete, Cape Sidero with its chapel, lighthouse and hidden beach. We celebrate Ash Monday in the Greek traditional way and we return to Heraklion in the evening.

Leader: Eleni Arnopoulou

Departure: Saturday 08.00 from the Archaeological Museum.

Information: Monday to Friday, 20.30 – 22.30, at the Mountaineering Club Office, 53 Dikeosynis st, telephone number: 2810-227609.