Kalikratis – Manika Plateau – Skaloti Gorge

Sunday, May 15th, 2016

A hike in the wilderness of western Crete mountains.

We start from the picturesque village of kallikratis, at720m a.s.l. heading south along goat paths. After passing the highest point at 930m we reach the Manika Plateau, a place of sheep and goats, at 720m where we visit the old ruined settlement. Then we hike down a steep path to enter the Skaloti Gorge, which leads us to Skaloti village, at 165m.

Then the bus takes us near Frangokastello for a swim or dinner at the local taverns.

Track length: 9 km

Leader: Nana Koutsandreou  •  Hiking Hours: 6  •  Difficulty Rate: 2

Departure: 07.30 from the Archaeological Museum.

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