Platanias Gorge
Arkadi Monastery & Platanias Gorge
Where the Voltures Fly!
Explore the beautiful gorge of Platania just 38 k/m from Rethimno city! Get lost in wild vegetation and huge cliffs that standing above your head. Inside on the slopes of the imposing mount Psiloritis hiding this small and beautiful gorge in the province of Amari. Making a stop at the most historic monastery of Crete, Arkadi, where You’ll take a tour ,We’ll continue towards the village of platania. Altitude difference is about 400 meters and best period of the year is Spring.
Itinerary
07:30 am pick up from your hotel
09:30 Αrrive at village Platania – Hike starts
12:30- 13:00 Arrive at St. Antonios chapel – break for launch
14:30 End of our hike – Get in our cars
15:30 – 16:00 Stop at Arkadi monastery – Tour
Back to Rethymno 17:00
What's Included?
Guide
Certified Mountain leader on your side!
Enjoy Nature
Lunch box with local vegetables & yellow cheese!
Equipment
Trekking poles, binoculars , map & first aid kit
A finish treat
A shot of raki at the exit of the gorge!
