Αστερούσια周辺のおすすめファミリーハイキング＆ウォーキング

The walls of the gorge behind the village (Abba Canyon) are home to the largest colony of vultures in Greece and Southern Europe, including the bearded vulture, which is the rarest species of vulture in Europe.

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.

Difficult to reach, adventurous switchbacks over around 1000 meters in altitude, only gravel, 4x4 strongly recommended. Otherwise, once you've made it, it's a top holiday destination, far away from mass tourism. Several beaches, several churches (Εκκλησία Άγιος Ιωάννης, definitely worth a visit if you're already here). A cafe, and peace, heavenly peace.

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.

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.

The Koudouma monastery can be reached by car on a gravel road or by taking this hike from Agios Ioannis. The hike is of course much more hearty. You pass several small beaches, can visit the cave church of Agios Antonios, hike through a beautiful plateau and descend back to the monastery. The sun is burning quite hot, so take plenty of water with you, you can get fresh water at the monastery.

Beach is certainly a bit of an exaggeration when you see the narrow and short strip of pebbles in front of you. The highlight is definitely the shipwreck lying there. The beach is located between the village of Agios Ioannis and the monastery of Koudoumas and can only be reached on foot. Not to mention the access by off-road vehicle over gravel roads and serpentines without any restrictions, pure adventure!

Definitely not a beach for package tourists. To get there you have to cross the Asterousia mountain range in the south of Crete - and that means gravel roads and serpentines without guard rails - 10 km long and around 1000 meters in altitude, first up and then down again (the way back is the same). We didn't even see the ubiquitous jeep safaris there. A four-by-four is highly recommended. You will be rewarded with absolute peace and quiet and there is even a tavern not too far away.