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…
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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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Crete: The Gorge of Agia Irini
Another worthwhile excursion starting from Sougia is the hike of the gorge of Agia Irini. A seven kilometers path, easy and with excellent facilities to make the walk more enjoyable. Also in this case it is a great workout and lite resistance test before going for the Samaria Gorge.