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My picks

Like a local

Your host's personal picks. Beaches, taverns and small tips, the way a friend would tell you.

Beach8 recommendations
Coffee1 recommendation
Sights7 recommendations
Pharmacy1 recommendation
Supermarket2 recommendations
ATM1 recommendation
Transport4 recommendations
Doctor2 recommendations

Routes

Choose by the time you have

A stroll, up to one hour

Good for the late afternoon too

Olive Grove, Lake, Olive Grove2.2 km · 45 minutes · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonAll year round
Elevation500 m
ReturnAlong the same trail

Your host's tip: Roman spring, path with aromatic herbs, and the lake of Zarou. Blue marking.

Half a day

Set off in the morning, back for lunch

Walking to Vrontissi Monastery6.5 km · 2 hours · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonAll year round.
Water1 liter of water per person. You can refill your bottle.
ElevationFrom 400 m elevation we climb to 600 m.
ReturnAlong the same trail

Your host's tip: A easy hiking trail that starts from Eleonas Country Village and passes between ancient olive trees and carob trees, leading to Vrontissi Monastery. The monastery is dedicated to Saint Anthony.

Elaionas, Zaros, Lake, Elaionas4.2 km · 1 hour and 15 minutes · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonAll year round
ReturnAlong the same trail

Your host's tip: The village of Zaros and its lake.

Neos Elaionas, Palios Zaros, Zaros, Elaionas7.4 km · 2 hours and 20 minutes · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonAll year round
Elevation380 m
ReturnAlong the same trail

Your host's tip: The old settlement of Zaros and the village. Green and white signage.

Saint Euthymios Monastery8.6 km · 3 hours · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonApril to November
Water2 liters
Elevation700 m

Your host's tip: Zaros Lake, the monastery inside the cave, and panoramic view. Yellow marking.

Παλιό χωριό Δροσοί, Αγία Άννα9.1 km · 3 ώρες · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonΌλο τον χρόνο
Water2 λιτρα
Elevation300 μ

Your host's tip: Η λίμνη του Ζαρού, περπάτημα ανάμεσα σε πανάρχαιες ελιές, το παλιό χωριό Δροσοί και ο Ζαρός. Σήμανση καφέ.

The ancient olives, from Panagia7.4 km · 2 hours and 30 minutes · Moderate
Best seasonAll year round
Water2 Liters
Elevation300 m

Your host's tip: The villages of Panagia, Paliama, and Fari, and the 3000-year-old olives. Red marking.

Faneromeni Dam, from Lalouma8 km · 2 hours and 40 minutes · Moderate
Best seasonApril to November
Elevation100 m

Your host's tip: The village of Lalouma and walking around the Faneromeni Dam, with birdwatching points. Grey signage.

Φαράγγι Απολύχνου8 km · 2 ώρες και 20 λεπτά · Moderate
Best seasonΌλο τον χρόνο
Elevation100 μ

Your host's tip: Στενή κοιλάδα δίπλα σε ποτάμι που καταλήγει στο παλιό χωριό Απόλυχνος. Ο δρόμος είναι ασφαλτοστρωμένος. Σήμανση κόκκινη και λευκή.

Paridokefala12.8 km · 3 hours · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonApril to November
Elevation438 m

Your host's tip: Walk through the village of Zaros and among the olive groves, with panoramic views from the top at Paridokefala. Blue marking.

A full day

Bring water, a hat and good shoes

The gorge of Agios Nikolaos or Gafaris10.5 km · 4-5 hours · Demanding
Best seasonMarch, April, May, September, October, November
WaterBring 2 liters of water per person.
ElevationWe ascend from 400 m to 1,100 m elevation.
ReturnAlong the same trail

Your host's tip: This is a relatively demanding route. It is advisable to bring enough water and food, and very importantly, suitable hiking shoes.

Neo Mesochori, Palios Zaros, Zaros, Elaionas14.4 km · 3 hours and 40 minutes · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonAll year round
Elevation350 m

Your host's tip: The old settlement, the old Zaros, and the village. Green and white signage.

The ancient olive trees, from the Olive Grove19.5 km · 5 hours and 20 minutes · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonAll year round
Elevation300 m

Your host's tip: Zaros Lake, the villages of Nivritos, Panagia, Paliama, and the 3000-year-old olive trees. Brown and red signage.

Faneromeni Dam, from Zaros15 km · 4 hours and 30 minutes · ModerateStarts at our door
Best seasonApril to November
Elevation100 m

Your host's tip: Walking around the Faneromeni dam, with birdwatching points. Gray signage.

Samaria Refuge19.6 km · 6 hours · Demanding
Best seasonApril to November
Water2 liters per person
Elevation1370 m

Your host's tip: The Vrontisi Monastery, walking through a pine forest, and the Samaria refuge with stunning panoramic views. Marking is black and white.

Services

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Local experiences

  • Olive Oil and Olive Tasting at the Olive Grove
    Olive Oil and Olive Tasting at the Olive Grovefrom €25 per person

    Olive tasting with Cretan gastronomy. A complete tasting experience lasting one hour. Duration: 60 minutes Tasting: 3 selected extra virgin olive oils Price: €30 per person Minimum: 2 participants

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  • Wine Tasting at Eleonas Country Village
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    Wine Tasting at Eleonas Country Villagefrom €30 per person

    Join us every Thursday afternoon at 5:00 PM on our beautiful terrace for a curated Cretan Wine Tasting ✅ A guided tasting of 5 local wines, carefully selected from the best vineyards in Crete ✅ A tasting plate of traditional Cretan cheeses, perfectly paired with each wine ✅ A warm, welcoming atmosphere with stunning mountain views. Price: €30 per person. Reservations are required. A minimum of 4 participants is needed to open a tasting on other days, please let us know your preference and we will do our best to arrange it.

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  • Cretan Farm - Experience Life as a Farmer!
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    Cretan Farm - Experience Life as a Farmer!from €45 per person
    • Visit the animals on the farm. • Knead and bake bread in the wood-fired oven. • Milk and make fresh cheese. • Cut fresh vegetables from the farm. • Enjoy your lunch at the farm with local products. COST PER PERSON Adults: €45 - Child: €35
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  • TRUFFLE HUNTING IN THE ROUVA FOREST
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    TRUFFLE HUNTING IN THE ROUVA FORESTfrom €170 per person

    For a truly unique experience, join a truffle hunt in the Cretan countryside. With trained dogs and local guides, discover how truffles are found while enjoying nature, walking, and local gastronomy. Available daily for groups of 2-8 people. Reservations: +30 698 043 0398 / +30 697 801 3673 trufflehunter.crete@gmail.com www.trufflehunter.gr

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  • Sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island
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    Sailing from Heraklion to Dia Islandfrom €80 per person

    Sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island and exploring crystal-clear waters with snorkeling gear, trying stand-up paddleboarding, and relaxing with All Inclusive drinks and a traditional Mediterranean meal. 6-hour cruise. - All Inclusive Meal & Drinks

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