We go to Sougia with the intention of using it only as a base to hike the Samaria Gorge, having read that as a place it does not have much to offer. Instead we stayed four days and we left with a feeling of melancholy… the feeling of freedom I had in Sougia was something long forgotten to me.
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Crete, Paleochora and its campsites
We arrive in Paleochora, where we plan to check out its two campsites and try to organize our trip to Samaria gorge, as Paleochora’s port has daily connection with Agia Roumeli, the gorge’s exit point, reachable only by sea. The town position is marvelous, although the architecture is a bit disappointing. Nevertheless the atmosphere here is much more relaxed and less touristy than other resorts of the west coast that we have already visited.
Crete, Elafonisi, a true paradise.
According to many, the beach Elafonissi is even more beautiful than Balos. The sure thing is that it is easiest to reach, much larger, thus giving the impression it is less crowded and with the great advantage to be able stay overnight close to the sea. One of the places not to be missed…