Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.20 km

View of Plakias Bay

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Because of the very strong wind of about 8 Bft plus, we decided to take the road through the middle of the mountain instead of walking around the rocks. Everything is going well.

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2.68 km

Trail at Cape Kako Mouri

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2.79 km

View of the Rocky Coastline of Southern Crete

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Contrary to what the tour suggests, at the shipwrecks (which are impossible to miss), you don't go left along the coastal road high up on the mountain, but instead go …

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2.85 km

Coastal Path With Spectacular Sea View

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5.62 km

Damnoni Bay

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6.46 km

Calypso Staircase

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The only good thing about this landscape-destroying facility, because the stairs allow - provided the gates are open, which is what the law actually requires - a spectacular circular hike.

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8.39 km

View of Plakias Beach

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The tour is very nice, but it actually takes a good two hours. In the first half, some things are very rocky, so hiking boots are already popular, but you can also wear sturdy sandals if necessary.

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8.70 km

Singletrack Through Olive Grove

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

2.04 km

920 m

753 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

4.20 km

1.11 km

580 m

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 5 May

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