Apartment Olive Garden Gavalochori

14/10/2026

Hiking Trail: Gavalochori – Douliana – Tsikoliana – Litsarda – Xirosterni 🥾🌿

A marked hiking trail runs through traditional Cretan villages, allowing you to discover the true gems of the Apokoronas region. 🏡 It is a nearly 13-kilometre walk through agricultural land, olive groves, and paths winding through cypress forests. 🌿🫒

It is a wonderful opportunity to experience Crete without the tourist gloss — as the locals know and live it. 🇬🇷 Peaceful and authentic, the area is filled with stone houses, small churches, and places where time moves at its own pace. 🏛️⏳

Start in Gavalochori, but don’t forget to enjoy a morning Greek coffee at Kafenio Elpída, right in the centre of the village. ☕ You will also spot the trail markers there — first on posts and later as white-and-red markings. 🚩 In Douliana, stop for a light snack, and head to Vamos for lunch. 🍽️ Along the way, you can also take a break with a glass of fresh orange juice in Litsarda or Xirosterni. 🍊

🤗 Don’t rush. Visit the small local churches, sit in the shade of the mighty plane tree by the Venetian wells in Gavalochori, and allow yourself a moment without a plan. 🌳 These are the moments that stay with you the longest. ✨

The route mainly follows country roads, old stone paths, and forest trails, although some short sections run along paved roads. 🛤️

Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and set aside most of the day for this hike. 👟💧 After all, it is not about reaching the destination as quickly as possible, but about experiencing the extraordinary natural beauty of Apokoronas along the way. 🌿🥾

13/10/2026

🏛️ Falasarna – a journey through time and a walk along one of Crete’s most beautiful beaches 🌊

A day trip to ancient Falasarna, once an important harbour and a pirate stronghold. Its strategic location favoured trade, but also piracy. In the 2nd century BC, the Romans attacked the city to destroy its pirate power. The final end of the harbour’s activity came with a powerful earthquake that uplifted the western part of Crete by more than 6 metres, leaving the ancient harbour remains high above sea level.

After exploring history, it was time for a long walk along one of the most beautiful beaches in Crete. Sand, fascinating rock formations and… autumn heather! 🌸 The heather was quite a surprise for us. It turns out that autumn heath grows in Crete, adapted to the hot, dry Mediterranean climate.

To finish the day, a sunset, partly hidden behind the clouds this time. It doesn’t always have to be perfect to be beautiful. 🌅💙

10/10/2026

The most extraordinary trek we’ve ever experienced in Crete! ⛰️💪

We set off from Agia Roumeli. Ahead of us lay 11 km of trekking, with 1,000 metres of ascent and the same amount of descent. Loose, slippery ground, narrow paths running along the edge of cliffs… Every single step had to be carefully considered. Concentration, caution and complete focus were absolutely essential.

But the views! 😍 Absolutely breathtaking, spectacular and worth every bit of effort and every drop of sweat.

And then… a night on the completely deserted Sedoni Beach. The Milky Way stretched across the starry sky above us, while the gentle sound of the Libyan Sea lulled us to sleep. Pure magic! ✨🌌🌊

In the morning, we were gently awakened by the distant sound of goat bells. It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful way to start the day. ❤️

We set off again, heading towards Sougia. Another 10 km lay ahead of us, this time along a considerably safer trail. Along the way, we discovered rocky beaches and extraordinary rock formations sculpted by the sea and the wind. Nature at its most imaginative! And once again, views that were simply impossible to take your eyes off.

Was it tough? Oh, yes! 😅💪
Was it worth it? Absolutely YES!!! ❤️

These are the moments that stay with you forever. Crete has a way of amazing you, surprising you and pushing you to your limits. And then it gives you something that words can hardly describe.

This is something you have to experience! 🥾⛰️💙

06/10/2026

Another section of the E4 trail completed! 😀💪⛰️
Sougia – Lissos

Just 4 km of beautiful and varied scenery, with ascents, descents and a walk across a plateau.

In Lissos, we reach a fascinating archaeological site, which is definitely worth exploring. 🏛️🌿

You can return to Sougia by boat, or, like us, walk back on foot and enjoy the trail from a completely different perspective. 🚶‍♀️💪

Another beautiful adventure on Crete! 💙🇬🇷

08/08/2026

Another extraordinary night in Gavalochori — full of music, emotions and magic. ✨
This place never stops surprising and enchanting me.

Traditional Cretan music lets you look deeper into the soul of the Cretan people — to feel their joy, longing, pride and love for their land. 🇬🇷❤️

What a privilege and a joy it is to experience moments like these…
Because Crete is not only about beautiful views. It’s above all about its people, their music and their history. 🎶

07/08/2026

06/08/2026

🏞️ Gordeli Gorge is a short, wild gorge that leads straight to the sea. Just a few dozen minutes of walking among the rocks, a touch of adventure, and at the end, your reward: crystal-clear water and breathtaking views. 💙Along the trail, you’re likely to meet only… goats, who usually don’t seem too happy to share their home with visitors. 🐐😉

💚 It’s one of those places in Crete where nature is still the main attraction.

19/05/2026

💙Almyrida is a remarkable small seaside village where you can discover almost every type of coastline. You will find charming sandy coves perfect for relaxing, picturesque stretches of shore covered with white pebbles polished by the waves, as well as steep cliffs and rocky beaches where nature has created unusual and mysterious rock formations.🌊
😊 A walk along the coastline of Almyrida is a truly memorable experience, filled with beautiful views, diverse landscapes, and the unique atmosphere of Crete. After such a stroll, it is worth sitting in one of the seaside tavernas right by the water and, while enjoying Greek cuisine, gazing into the distance at slowly passing ships and airplanes crossing the blue sky above the bay.🩵💙🤍.

20/04/2026

🌿🌱☘️A spring hike around Lake Kournas is a true delight for nature lovers and anyone who appreciates beautiful landscapes. The breathtaking views – the blue-turquoise mirror of the lake surrounded by hills, with the Cretan Sea visible in the distance – create a unique panorama that is hard to forget.💚🩵💙

The hiking trail around the lake is about 8 km long. At first, the route climbs uphill, but the effort is quickly rewarded with sweeping views stretching all the way to the horizon. 🌺🌸🌼Further on, the path leads through flower-filled meadows fragrant with herbs, which in spring burst with vibrant colours. And by looking closely, you can spot tiny blooming orchids. Then the trail descends back to the lakeshore.

If you look carefully, you may spot turtles peacefully basking in the sun. It is a walk full of silence, closeness to nature, and the true magic of Crete.🌞