As of: February 20, 2024, 8:02 a.m
By: Carina Blumenroth
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Unwinding on a hike sounds tempting to many people.
How about a hike on the Greek island of Crete?
Mild temperatures, picturesque harbor towns, historic cities, plus the high mountains – Crete offers a beautiful ambience for hiking lovers – even in the colder months.
You can see olive groves, vineyards, plateaus and gorges.
Crete is the largest and southernmost island in Greece.
What awaits hikers there.
Hiking in Crete: A sea of flowers awaits you from February to June
Hikers get their money's worth on Crete.
Here is a path in the Aradena Gorge.
© Zoonar.com/Christoph Bosch/Imago
If you want to explore new areas in spring, perhaps Crete is for you.
In the coming months you can expect temperatures of up to 22 degrees.
You can also look forward to a sea of flowers on the island between February and June, informs the portal
kreta.com
.
Mountains and caves – what Crete has to discover
There are contrasts to discover in Crete.
For example, you can climb two-thousanders or run through gorges.
Some hiking trails are still “virtually unused,” informs the
Komoot
portal .
These lead through a beautiful landscape, sometimes leading to beaches that invite you to take a break by the sea.
If you want, you can choose routes where you will only meet a few people.
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Hiking to Imbros Gorge in Crete
The Imbros Gorge is a popular hike over eight kilometers and with a total elevation gain of 600 meters.
There you can experience spectacular sections and there is also a road that runs parallel to the gorge.
If you are traveling with children, the tour is possible as it does not last the whole day, informs the portal
west-crete.com
.
The starting point of the tour is the village of Imbros, where there are some taverns and cafes.
Parking spaces are also available there.
You can do the tour all year round.
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European hiking trail in Crete covers 500 kilometers
If you want to spend a complete hiking holiday and explore the island, the European hiking trail E4 is something for you.
This covers 500 kilometers and crosses many different hiking trails, so you can decide individually where you want to go.
The famous hiking trails lead from there to the gorges and other places worth seeing.
There are accommodations along the way that are suitable for hiking vacationers.