This is an exciting journey from the north to the south of Crete, to the famous area of Sfakia. The route runs through the picturesque Imbros Gorge to the fishing village of Hora Sfakion. Further, the path lies even further into the mountains to the famous bridge of Vardinoyanis over the Aradena gorge. Then you will have a breathtaking view from the panorama of Kakos Poros, a place that has become a hallmark of the south of the island. After a delicious lunch in a local fish tavern, you will have a boat trip to the best wild beaches with the most azure water on the entire coast of Crete.
- Cross the island from the north to the south
- Explore the picturesque Imbros Gorge
- Enjoy the breathtaking view from the panorama of Kakos Poros
- Have a dining experience in a local fish tavern
- Join a boat trip to the best wild beaches of the south
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This is a sample itinerary of South Crete for inspiration. Your personalized South Crete tour will be tailored precisely to match your interests, dates, and special requests.
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
- Sun hat
- Sunscreens
- Swimming accessories
- Cash and credit card for extra costs and personal expenses
*In case of pregnancy, any health issues, or disability please contact us to reconfirm if this tour is suitable for you.
- 24 hours or less: no refund
- 48 hours or less: 50% cancellation fee
- 96 hours or less: 25% cancellation fee
- 96+ hours: full refund
Our guide will pick you up at the gate of your hotel.
*You must wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat, and put on sunscreen (use on all parts of your skin exposed to the sun, including the ears, back, shoulders, and the back of the knees and legs). Among the personal belongings you will have on tour, please have swimming accessories, snacks or lunch boxes, and cash for paying your expenses (some shops/ restaurants do not accept credit cards).
We start our tour by drinking a cup of Greek coffee in a cafe that stands on the edge of a cliff. Local beekeepers will treat you to Sfakian pita with thyme honey. This dish can only be tasted in this area.
Having reached Hora Sfakion, we will go even further into the mountains. We will pass several old villages where the customs and traditions of old Crete are still preserved. We will see the shot-through road signs and the harsh land of the real Cretans. The whole region of Sfakia is very original and authentic in its existence.
We will pass the famous Vardinoyanis bridge over the Aradena Gorge. The height of the bridge is 138 meters, making it the second-highest bridge in Europe. Here, nearby, we will visit the abandoned village of Aradena with the Byzantine church of St. Michael the Archangel.
Further along the route, we go to a place that the locals call the “balcony”—Kakos Poros. Walking there will take about 40 minutes one way. But the view of the entire southern Sfakian coast is worth it. Here, time stops. No wonder the locals call it a place of strength and healing.
It’s Lunchtime! The local fish tavern will warmly welcome you for a meal.
You can enjoy your holiday on Inligas beach or take a boat trip on a small taxi boat to a place called Loutro. This place is worth seeing at least once; the absence of fuss and civilization and the Tiffany-colored water create unforgettable emotions. It is not possible to reach this location by car.
