- Archea Eleftherna - The starting point of our walk is the famous Arkadi Monastery which played a major role in the Cretan Uprise against the Ottoman Empire in 1866. From there we follow the E4 path towards the East over rocky terrain that gives us a great view on the north coast and takes us along a valley where we can see the ruins of an abandoned monastery and a small spring. After this we arrive at Eleftherna where we have a short break for refreshments. We will continue through the valleys that surround Eleftherna and will pass quite some remains of this ANCIENT CITY which we can see from quite near, they are all behind fences though. You can also marvel at very old, beautifully shaped, oilve trees. We will pass several valleys and ridges and can have a pic nic break with a splendid view somewhere along the trail. After passing the beautiful remains of a tiny village we will descend into the last valley which is very green and lush. Our final destination MARGARITES is well known for its rich pottery tradition and its historical architecture. Here you will have some free time to enjoy all this and maybe try out the local cuisine in the tavern in the village center.
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- Trekking poles included
We begin our journey at the historical Arkadi monastery, and tread across expansive plains and hills that offer breathtaking views and sneak peeks of the ocean. Our path leads us to the village of Eleftherna which we will traverse. From here, we follow the trail through various archaeological sites once part of the ancient city of Eleftherna. You can marvel at the numerous artefacts from these sites displayed in the brand-new local museum. The final leg of our journey takes us across ridges, down verdant gullies, and past deserted villages and ruins. The culmination of our trip is the village of Margarites, often considered the highlight, where you can explore numerous pottery shops, grab refreshments, and wander through quaint Venetian lanes.
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