The Top 8 Huts and Cabins in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

fantastic mountain hut directly above the Samaria gorgekallergi.co

Very alternative restaurant in old Cretan rustic style.
Very comfortably furnished. In the middle is a stove.
No menu. You get the menu selection in English.
Very good local beer.

The hostel Alonia with its lovely landlords is an excellent starting point for hikes in Μπαλκόνι του Θεού, the "balcony of God", as the wooded sfaki mountainous area around Agios Giannis is rightly called.

Above Gavalochori, the path to Xirosterni leads through a cypress grove (probably more recent), which is divided by countless quarry stone walls. In between you can see some dome-shaped stone … read more

The second rest stop after the climb. Simple but good food. You can also spend the night here.

It is probably only used occasionally. It's a shame that such a beautiful building in this great place seems abandoned. The view from below the building into the Agini Irina valley is wonderful.

Mountain hut with 5-star viewing terrace; direct view into the Samaria Gorge and the dominant Gigilos. Not open and not managed at the beginning of May 2024.

Round trip through rocky land. Nice trails, a lot of climbing, beautiful surroundings.