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Hiking path for the 4-km gorge starts just below Exo Mouliana village (served multiple times daily by the bus line to Agios Nikolaos, driving time about 20 min from Sitia) and descends to a pebble beach, passing a beautiful waterfall.
Richtis Gorge is a gorge in Crete, Greece. It is a state protected park near Exo Mouliana, Sitia, eastern Crete (Greece) that starts at the traditional village Exo Mouliana, which is located on the national road between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia and ends at the secluded Richtis beach, just east of the village Kalavros. The hiking trail is about 4 km in length of moderate (spring/summer/autumn) to hard (winter) difficulty. Elevation difference between the starting point and the beach is about 350 meters. Rich vegetation and animal life can be observed along the way, as well as old stone bridges and water mills before it culminates with the Richtis Waterfall and beach, making Richtis gorge trail one of the most diversified hiking experiences in Crete.
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Small museum displaying local archaeological finds, with a focus on artifacts from the Minoan era.
Greek: Καζάρμα
A 13th century Venetian fortress.
Greek: Μονή Τοπλού
Founded in the mid 15th century, is one of the most significant monasteries in Crete.
Vai Beach is one of the most unique beaches in Greece, backed by Europe’s largest natural palm forest.