South Trip

Our journey begins from Rethymno and as we will be heading south, we will pass one of the most spectacular gorges of Rethymno, Kourtalionis. High cliffs and narrow roads make the experience of driving through the gorge truly breathtaking. We make a short stop to admire the landscape and take photos of the beautiful mountains.

Later in the morning, we visit the monastery of Preveli for about 45 minutes, which is built on a hill at an altitude of 170m above the sea. Enjoy here a beautiful panoramic view of the Libyan Sea combined with the history of the Cretan resistance and liberation as during the Second World War it hosted more than 5000 allies who helped and fought the famous Battle of Crete.

The next stop will be the southern village of Plakias for aproximately one hour and 30 minutes. During the 60's at the sandy beach of the village used to be a destination for Hippies which is not surprising given the magical scenery of the place. Take a refreshing dip in the Libyan Sea before we resume our journey.

After we leave Plakias, we will be travelling along the southern coastline until we arrive at the charming town of Lappa, where you'll find remnants of the ancient village as well as landmarks that bear witness to the Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian eras. Below the village, you will find the famous Springs of Argyroupoli. Surrounded by the trees, you can have your lunch in traditional tavernas for about one hour and half.

At last, as we slowly return north, we will stop at the Lake of Kournas for about 1 hour, the only natural lake of Crete that was created by the melting snow of the White Mountains. Discover the unique ecosystem of this exceptional location before heading back to Rethymno.