We follow the coast leaving behind us Frangokastello. We stop to ‘evaluate’ the beaches that we find along the way and in Plakias we also make a brief visit to the campsite. Few kilometers further we find another freedom paradise, Amoudi, before arriving at the parking lot of Preveli, from where the path starts to get to the famous exotic beach among the palm trees.
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Crete: Frangokastello, a castle on the sea
Frangokastello is a medieval castle built by the Venetians, a few kilometers from Chora Sfakion, in a stunning location by the sea. Being, however, outside the tourist routes, it is a place not crowded even in high season, with a remarkable beach and the possibility to stop overnight: a real gem! Although there would be a small problem, or rather two…
Crete: Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge, is one of the most popular destinations in Crete. The hike itself is not very difficult, especially once you leave behind the stretch of steep descent at the beginning of the trail, but the path is long (the second in Europe, 16km) and crowded (up to 1500 people per day), which makes it quite tiring. But there is also an alternative for the lazy ones…
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