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Cave Church of Saint Anthony – Elygias Beach loop from Agios Ioannis

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Cave Church of Saint Anthony – Elygias Beach loop from Agios Ioannis

Moderate

4.7

(9)

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Cave Church of Saint Anthony – Elygias Beach loop from Agios Ioannis

01:31

4.35km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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26 m

Coastal Viewpoint Information Sign

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1.89 km

Shipwreck Beach at Agios Antonios

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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. …

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2.14 km

Cave Church of Saint Anthony

Highlight • Cave

Very well signposted way! Always follow the red dot!

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3.77 km

Elygias Beach

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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 …

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4.35 km

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 …

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4.35 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

380 m

217 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.60 km

658 m

101 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Cave Church of Saint Anthony – Elygias Beach loop from Agios Ioannis

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Coastal Viewpoint Information Sign

Shipwreck Beach at Agios Antonios

Cave Church of Saint Anthony

Elygias Beach

Agios Ioannis, Crete

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