We soon discover that from Sougia you can go take some interesting, shorter and less demanding hikes than the Samaria Gorge. So we decide to test our physical condition by first making a visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Lissos. A relatively easy walk, on the E4 path, that takes a couple of hours round trip,
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Crete: Balos, the price of fame
Balos has often been voted as one of most beautiful beaches in Europe. Well-deserved reputation, but that results in the overcrowding of tourists, who eventually ruin with their presence this stunning natural scenery. Moreover, it is not easy to get there…
Geraki Castle
The castle of Geraki, less than 40 kilometers from Sparta, is an archaeological site rarely visited and certainly not one of the most important. Not surprisingly, however, it is called the small Mystras. In addition to the fortified city, there are indeed a number of churches with restored frescoes of the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries which are worth a visit if you are already nearby.