Hiking in Ancient Eleftherna - Margarites
Book a hike in the stunning countryside of Crete, a smooth hike of 5 hours, with no big ascents mostly on flat, easy terrain. Highlights of the hike are the endless olive grove fields, the ruins of the Ancient Eleftherna and the Hellenistic bridge.
An interest hike at the interiors of the Island, under the shadow of the highest and most mythical Mountain of Crete, Psiloritis Mt. (Ida mountain).
You will have the chance not only walk through the beautiful countryside of Rethymno, but also to meet and interact with the locals on a traditional ''Kafenio'' at the villages of Milopotamos region.
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Hiking in Ancient Eleftherna - Margarites
What's included in Hiking in Ancient Eleftherna - Margarites
(Subject to Option Inclusions)The Eleftherna trail, which is part of the E4 European long-distance path, crosses through the ruins of the acropolis of the ancient city and the contemporary settlement of Eleftherna. It starts and ends in Margarites village, the village of potters. The art of pottery has been developing in the area since the Minoan era. The landscape of the trek is also magnificent as it passes through canyons, olive groves, and abandoned settlements. If you want to combine your hiking with historical sites and traditional Cretan landscapes, this is the right path for you. The trail is not steep with big descents but easy and suitable for anyone.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- A bottle of water (0.75L)
- Walking sticks
- A small snack (bars, fruits, cereals etc)
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Your personal gear (Hiking shoes, backpacks etc)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The Meeting point and the starting point is at the central square of Margarites village, Rethymno - Crete. The hiking guide will wait there for you at 9:00 am to meet you and prepare you for the hike.
