Taking the E4 trail from Fourfouras village I was obstinate and the next morning I started at 9.30am in Fourfouras, taking the trans-European E4 walking trail. I thought I could do the hike in 1 day, but for sure (I could get lost) I took my jacket, some food, extra water and a beach-towel with me to spend the night on the mountain.

There are many places to go hiking, climbing, and mountaineering, depending on the season. The places listed here are located in Chania prefecture. There are many more places to go and see in the rest of Crete.

In-between the beach days. If you just want to stay away from the beach, want to move yourself a little bit, enjoy a few nice views and want to experience pure nature in a relaxing way, we suggest the following walk. The simple walk takes about 3 1/2 hours. Don't forget to carry enough water with you!

Anidri a gorge for beginners.
If you are not sure already whether you enjoy walking through a gorge and you want to avoid to start with Samaria gorge you should try out our tip! Furthermore you are not someone among two or three thousands of walkers like in the Samaria gorge. The walk itself takes about 4 hours approximately. We advise you to carry enough water in your backpack!

The route begins near the entrance of the gorge of Kato Zakros. There is a relative sign, which will lead you to the direction.

The first part of Kato Zakros - Skopeli is quite difficult and uphill, after climbing by almost 0m to 400m altitude.

The route starts from the southern point of the beach of Kato Zakros. For information please contact the local tavernas, to provide orientation to the starting point. Initially we walk for about 50 meters by the sea and over the rocks.

Soon we will be at the point where you must turn south, following carefully the red marks on the rocks.

Taking as a starting point Palekastro square, you walk east, through Agathias settlement and going further in a dust road among the olive trees. Avoiding to get lost on your way, it's better to pay great attention on the map we provide you.

Palekastro - Hiona beach - Plakos. Total length of run : 7 kms : 1,5 hours (Palekastro - Plakos - Palekastro)

3,5 kms far from Palekastro and just 2 kms far from the famous beach of Hiona the deserted place Plakos lies. There is a dirt road which reaches the last small beach of the area.

Azokeramos - Traostalos (Palekastro-Zakros area). Total length of run : 9 kms - 2 hours (Azokeramos - Traostalos - Azokeramos)

Traostalos Mount is situated between Palekastro and Katos Zakros. It is a wild area and difficult of access. Only the herdsmen can approach and use it for the cattle.

Xerokambos - Agia Irini. Total length of run : 8 kms : 4 hours (Xerokambos - Agia Irini - Xerokambos)

If you desire to be acquainted of eastern Crete, don’t forget to visit Xerokambos, a seaside resort known as a summer holidays’ destination and known because of the lilies grown on the sand.