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Koudoumas Beach and Monastery
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Andreas
June 15, 2024
Hiking
The beach is far away from mass tourism, right next to the monastery of the same name. As far as accessibility goes, well, that's OK. There is a cave in which someone obviously spends the night occasionally, dark sand and pebbles and even a small tavern where you can buy cold drinks. Authentic Crete! The arduous journey is not worth it just to go swimming. The combination of visiting the monastery, hiking up the mountains and jumping into the water is wonderful.
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•Andreas
June 15, 2024
Hiking
There is the route over 20 km of gravel road (4x4 strongly recommended) or the hiking trail from Ag. Ioannis (approx. 2 hours, 300 meters in altitude). But even to Ag. Ioannis you have to negotiate about 7 km of gravel road and switchbacks without any guard rails. So it's not that easy to get to the monastery. But the route is worth it, very beautiful grounds right by the sea and you can also visit the monastery, provided you wear appropriate clothing. Certainly not a destination for package tourists.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 10 m
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