Atsipopoulo
A village built like a wall.
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Follow us through the savage natural landscape of Crete which makes your soul fill full of power. We will start from the dam of the rivers at the lake, we will end up to the breathtaking full of plants gorge of Saint Antonios with a small church in the rocky cave. We will pass through some traditional villages and we will stop to take pictures at the higher point of the area, viewing the North and the South Rethymno and the two highest mountains of Crete. Τhen we will visit a botanical garden for a 40-minutes guided tour. You will discover plants and flowers of Crete, famous for their healing properties. At the end of that tour we will have a tea to enjoy and smell the magic of Cretan nature.We continue direction Spili (a famous village for its natural springs), we will visit the folklore museum. As long as we cross the imposing gorge of Kourtaliotis we will move towards Plakias beach for swimming and lunch with view to the South Cretan Sea.
A village built like a wall.
All villages & towns · Rethymno
A long sandy beach 2 km west of Rethymno, often a bit wavy.
Sandy beaches · Rethymno
A small beach of pebbles and sand with big rocks in the water, west of Rethymno.
Sandy beaches · Rethymno
A hidden rocky beach just west of Rethymno town.
Secluded coves · Rethymno
A shady park in the centre.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Rethymno
The great gate of Rethymno.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
A lyra workshop and small museum.
Museums · Rethymno
A domed mosque inside the Fortezza.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
Crafts and daily life in a Venetian house.
Museums · Rethymno
Rethymno's largest church.
Churches & monasteries · Rethymno
Finds from the Rethymno area.
Museums · Rethymno
Shells and sea life for kids.
Museums · Rethymno
Rethymno's minaret over the old town.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
A hammam in the old town.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
An elegant 16th century loggia.
Old towns & landmarks · Rethymno
Potamon Dam – A peaceful spot surrounded by nature, perfect for capturing stunning photos.
15 minutesAgios Antonios Gorge – A stop at this small yet impressive gorge with a charming chapel inside a cave.
50 minutesKourtaliotiko Gorge – One of Crete’s most famous gorges, known for its dramatic cliffs and flowing springs.
15 minutesSpili (1h 30min stop) – Explore this traditional village, famous for its lion-head fountains, charming streets, and local shops.
1 hour 30 minutesPlakias (2h stop) – Enjoy free time at this beautiful seaside village, where you can relax on the beach, swim in crystal-clear waters, or savor local delicacies at a seaside tavern.
2 hoursPick up and drop off in Bali, Panormo, Skaleta, Adele, Platanias, Missiria, Rethymnon town, Atsipopoulo.
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