With its peculiar landscape, continually alternating throughout the island, Crete is considered the optimal destination for outdoor sports. Whether you choose to climb its steep cliffs, hike its paths, cross its gorges or cycle through its canyons, the olive groves, vineyards and formidable mountains as your backdrop are sure to reward you by keeping this excursion forever etched in your memory.
One of the most popular hiking trails in the “heart” of the Cretan countryside is located in Chania. The Samaria Gorge amidst the White Mountains is a route of international acclaim.
The famous E4 European path covers a large network of routes of great cultural, naturalistic and historical value. It crosses Crete from west to east, giving the hiker the opportunity to experience a wide range of landscapes of great diversity. Apart from the E4, however, there is a plethora of options in mapped routes.
Mountaineering Association of Chania: https://www.eoshanion.gr Stratigou Tzanakaki 90, 73134 Chania | Tel: +30 28210 44647 | email: info@eoshanion.gr
Mountaineering Association of Rethymno: http://www.eosrethymnou.gr Dimokratias 12, 74100 Rethymno | Tel: +30 28310 57766 | email: eosrethymnou@gmail.com
Mountaineering Association of Heraklion: https://www.eos-her.gr Dikaiosinis 53, 712 01 Heraklion | Tel: +30 2810 227 609 | email:
eos@eos-her.gr
Mountaineering Association of Lassithi: https://eoslasithiou.gr Agios Georgios, Lassithi Plateau | Tel: +30 6972667591 | email: eoslasithiou@gmail.com
Mountaineering Association of Agios Nikolaos orsian.blogspot.com Anapafseos 44 (E.O.T. Beach), 72100 Agios Nikolaos | Tel: +30 6944782507 & +30 6946160654 | email: orivatikos@yahoo.gr