Richtis Gorge

Take a tour to Richtis beach on the far side of Mirabello Bay and trek through the forest to the stunning Richtis waterfall. After pickup from your accommodation, enjoy the beautiful scenery on the 1-hour drive to the bay of Mirabello. Leave the asphalt and travel off road down to Richtis beach, hugging the mountainside.  Park at the bottom and enter Richtis gorge to start the 30-minute walk to reach the falls. Follow a trail through the forest, listening to the sounds of birds and running water. Stop to admire the incredible waterfalls, with time to climb up the stairs to the top of the falls, take photos, or swim in the cool waters.  When you are ready to leave, head back to the beach along the same trail. During the tour you’ll enjoy a traditional lunch at a local tavern, with wine and water included. At the end of your tour, you’ll be dropped off back at your hotel in the Elounda area.

Explore one of Crete's most beautiful landscapes while hiking by the small river that will lead you to the 20m waterfall of Richtis. During the hike you will see some small ponds and waterfalls, as well as many different endemic plants, flowers, trees and animals. Richtis Gorge is part of the Sitia Geopark. On the path you will pass over small wooden bridges, old water mills and amazing view points. The hike is about 7km long. Richtis gorge is a green oasis where you definately want to be during the Cretan summertime.

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Join us on an unforgettable adventure to the hidden gem of Exo Mouliana village! At 8:30 am we will set off from Sitia to the picturesque village of Exo Mouliana to reach the entrance of Richtis. Our adventure begins at 9:00am as we hike through the Gorge, winding our way under the lush green with the cicadas accompanying us with their song. The pièce de résistance awaits! 20 minutes before the end our hike, we'll stumble upon a breathtaking waterfall, where we'll take a refreshing dip and capture unforgettable photos. As we continue our journey, the gorge will lead us to the pebbled and rugged beach of Exo Mouliana, where we'll indulge in delicious homemade snacks accompanied by traditional Cretan music. It's the perfect setting to unwind and soak up the sun. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the beauty of Crete! Join us for an unforgettable adventure in Exo Mouliana and make memories that will last a lifetime. Inclusions: ·Transfers from/ to Sitia with a Mercedes minivan ·Knowledgeable and experienced escort ·Snacks which may include spinach & cheese pie, meat balls, greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki dip, fruit salad (subject to change) ·Drinks (1 bottle of water and 1 beer or soft drink per guest) ·Groups are semi private (from 4 to maximum 11 attendees) Logistics: Meeting point: [to be advised] at 8:15am Departure time from Sitia: 8:30am Hiking duration: 2 hours, with 30 minutes of leisure time at the waterfall Leisure time at the beach for snacks: 1 hour (please let us know of any allergies or dietary restrictions) Departure time from Richtis: 12:30pm Arrival time back in Sitia: 1:00pm Participants should wear suitable shoes and clothes for hiking/walking in nature and have with them a small backpack with all the necessary accessories (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water) for the activity, as well as any medication they might be taking. We need to be informed in advance in case of any health conditions. Please note that the activity is subject to change due to weather conditions (e.g. extremely hot or windy weather). Your safety is our number one priority.

Your experience starts from Agios Nikolaos, heading east with the Gulf of Mirabello on your left side. You will then drive to Istron and the stunning beaches of Karavostasi, as wel as Agios Panteleimonasm Golden Beach Voulisma and the village of Kavousi. Following that, you will visit the Minoan settlement of Azoria where the oldest olive tree in the world is located. You will then explore the mouth of the mind boggling Richtis Gorge, where you will explore an amazing trail within the gorge see the falls of Richtis. The falls. will prove to be a provider of wonderful images, and will be well worth the effort of walking along the trail, which leads to a pebbled beach. The hike is very easy, even for young children, and on the way back you can stroll around the alleys of the picturesque village of Tourloti