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NEROKOUROU TO MALAXA: A Round Hike Trip that Showcases Cretan Nature, History, and Wildlife
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Embark on a round hike trip from Nerokouros to Malaxa and immerse yourself in the stunning nature, rich history, and diverse wildlife of Crete. Discover springs, ancient paths, endemic plants, and wildflowers, as well as ruins, churches, and breathtaking views of the Souda Gulf and White Mountains.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Agiou Eleftheriou 27 - We are going to hike from Nerokourou hight up to Malaxa and back on a round trip.Nerokourou is a village existing there since the Othoman occupation.The fist we meet steping on the old path is ruins of an abondone stone house that its surrounded also by a stone big wall.Moving in a valley, after, we be ourselves on a spring with fresh watter wich is also been in a goergus stone building where the locals came every day to take watter.Continiu we hike up on the path passing from a very small stone brige and after a while from a second.The path now becomes challenging, quite stipy untill the church of Agia Marina.We will have a rest there to admire the view to Souda woulf and Chania.Continiuing up we will be at the top where we found ruins of the old national road.We step on the road for 20 min and we will be at Malaxa.Malaxa is a very old village existing there sice Venetian occupation.Old stone houses mixed with new in a contrast of White Mountains and the woolf.After Malaxa we hike downhill to Nerokourou different way getting touch with cretan nature, herbs, wild goats and other spices.A little before reaching the valley again we visit a small church on a cave and finally returne .
What's Included
- Transfer from meeting point to Nerokourou
Additional Information
An encompassing journey to appreciate the flora and fauna of Crete. Springs, traditional pathways, herbs, endemic plants integrated with vivid wildflowers. A journey through time… remains of stone-constructed houses, bridges, tiny churches representing the significant religious faith of the Cretans. Wild goats, sheep, and diverse bird species. Amidst a challenging trek encompassing sights of the Souda Bay and the White Mountains.
Location
Agiou Eleftheriou 27
Agiou Eleftheriou
Stay out of the hospital.You can be there also by bublc bus starting from the center of Chania town it takes 15 min.From there we transfer you to Nerokourou by private car.Also the way back.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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