Agiofarago Gorge Trail – Agiofarago Beach loop from Papadoplaka

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Agiofarago Gorge Trail – Agiofarago Beach loop from Papadoplaka

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Agiofarago Gorge Trail – Agiofarago Beach loop from Papadoplaka

02:56

9.82km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.25 km for 887 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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137 m

Cave in Agiofarago Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Cave

The gorge is short and very wide but the caves and sheer walls are very impressive.

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738 m

Cave entrance in Agiofarago Gorge

Highlight • Cave

Definitely pack your bathing suit :) Great beach. The gorge itself is relatively short and not a real highlight!

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1.05 km

Agios Antonios Church (Agiofarango Gorge)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Byzantine chapel of Agios Antonios is right in the gorge - you can't miss it. It's a great sight how the landscape suddenly widens and the chapel comes into view. The well in front of the chapel is equipped with a hand pump. The door to the chapel is not locked and if you wish you can take a look inside.

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1.16 km

Goumenospilio Cave

Highlight • Cave

Going towards the sea, the entrance to the cave is on the left, about 100 meters after the chapel of Agios Antonios. It is a small hole in the rock at ground level, which is provided with an iron grating. But the lattice is not locked, so you can go into the cave.

After the passage is a few meters very low, an impressive, approximately nine meter high grotto opens up at the end. It is said to have been the meeting place for monks in the past. And even today, something must still be happening in this cave - at least a religious image on a stone ledge and a few plastic chairs inside testify to it.

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1.38 km

Agiofarago Gorge Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful bay with crystal clear water. If you get there early (9am-10am) you can really enjoy the bay in peace and quiet. From 11am onwards it can get really busy - that's when the ubiquitous jeep safaris arrive. The way to the lower car park with a small kiosk (great, they even serve Greek salad) is no problem at all with a four-wheel drive car. The last kilometer on foot through steep rock faces is easy even for those who are not so sporty. Hopefully the Cretans don't come up with the idea of asphalting the gravel path to the bay - then the tranquility will be over for sure. If you get there early and are lucky you can watch the griffon vultures, which are rather rare in this area and have probably made a trip here from the Asterousia Mountains.

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1.56 km

Agiofarago Beach

Highlight • Beach

Short hike to the beach, unfortunately little shade, if you come in the evening you may have better luck. Great for snorkeling and swimming, self catering, there is a small snack bar at the entrance, visited in June.

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9.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.62 km

2.01 km

1.24 km

636 m

Surfaces

3.49 km

3.28 km

1.81 km

1.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

September 2, 2023,Runde von Kali Limenes zum Agiofarago Beach 😍

Wow, such a great tour. The pictures can't capture how beautiful this route was. After about 7km we come to the beach, where we of course took a longer break and jumped into the crystal clear water. The last kilometers are then guided by cairns and red markings.

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