Agia Irini Gorge and Sougia Beach Tour, Crete

Sougia Beach is a perfect place to rest from the city rush and plunge into a calm and moderate rhythm, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Crete is famous for its numerous attractions of natural origin. The gorge called Agia Irini Gorge or the Gorge of St. Irina is no less interesting and beautiful place located to the west of Samaria Gorge.

Unlike Samaria, it is not so popular among tourists and is great for quiet and lonely walks.

The climate of this area is comfortable for walking. Even on a hot summer day, you will be protected from the glaring sun in the shade of the trees. Due to the fact that there are a large number of trees here, you will not get tired of the heat and will always be surrounded by fresh air and refreshing coolness.

Sougia Beach is a perfect place to rest from the city rush and plunge into a calm and moderate rhythm, enjoying the beauty of nature. During the tour, you can not only relax, and get acquainted with the nature of the island, but also take fantastic photos.

An exciting journey will bring a lot of new, positive emotions and unforgettable impressions.

Itinerary:

Agia Eirini: A small cafe was built in front of the gorge, where you can refresh yourself or recharge while having a cup of invigorating coffee. There are also springs with drinking water. Further, the road leads to the forest.

Agia Irini Gorge: The gorge is located across the western slope of Pilafi Mountain. Its length is about 8 kilometers. It will take you an average of 3 hours to cover this distance. The tour has an easy level of difficulty. There are no difficult rises and large elevation changes (the maximum difference is 500 meters). Walking along the gorge, it is impossible not to see the rich flora. Plane trees, pines, and cypresses stretch on both sides of the road. In addition, a lot of wild herbs and spices grow there. On the way, there will be places where you can relax and get a bite to eat. The springs with clean drinking water are located throughout the route. In the springtime, you may be lucky to watch the picturesque waterfalls.

Sougia Beach: At the end of the gorge there is also a cafe in which you can regain some strength and have refreshing drinks. Then we will go to the village of Sougia, one of the main attractions of which is a beautiful pebble beach. A distinctive feature of Sougia Beach is its wide coastline. Even in high season, the beach is not crowded with tourists. The resort has everything to satisfy the needs of the vacationers: Sunbeds; Umbrellas; Showers; Changing rooms. Not far from the beach, there are small taverns and cafes where you can taste the local cuisine.

Please note

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not stroller accessible
• Not suitable for pets
• No public transportation nearby
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable
• Not recommended for people with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions