Vreiko and Apoloustres Caves – Pefki Gorge

Sunday, June 26th, 2016

We set off from Pefki village (4200m) in  eastern Crete. Following a path and a dirt road we reach Vreiko Cave (5400m), which we can visit if we have our flashlight. It’s 30m deep and remains of a neolithic settlement have been found in it.

Then we follow a dirt road we reach and visit Apoloustres Cave (610m), which used to be a refuge in case of danger for the local people. We continueto the hill of Estavromenos (620m), with a small church on top and great view. We follow a path down to the village of Pefki (420m), where we have a stop for a cold refreshment.

Later we cross the Pefki Gorge, a green and full of beautiful rock formations small gorge. We end our day in Makrygialos with a swim in the sea.

Leader: Eleni Arnopoulou • Hiking hours: 5 • Difficulty Rate: 1

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.