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    The Gorge of Aradena

    181 Reviews
    #1 of 2 things to do in Aradena
    Nature & Parks, Geologic Formations
    Aradena, Crete, Greece
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    “Nice hike to lovely beach”

    After parking the car at a small bar just over the bridge, we took the steep path down into the... read more

    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    Kalle T
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    Askoy Municipality, Norway
    “Amazing stuff”

    What a way to spend a day! ,medium to hard walk through a fantastic gorge down to a remote beach... read more

    Reviewed October 3, 2018
    boothfenn
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    Sunderland
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    All reviews nice hike wooden bridge old village bring enough steep path three hours taxi driver chora sfakion walk up lovely beach marmara ladder scrambling samaria gorge goats route
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    Reviewed November 7, 2018
    Nice hike to lovely beach

    After parking the car at a small bar just over the bridge, we took the steep path down into the gorge. The gorge has some hard part with some "climbing". We were told that the ladders are not for people with fear og hights, but...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Kalle T
    Reviewed October 14, 2018 via mobile
    Amazing yet arduous

    We started at the top and did the return hike, approximately 5 hours on the trail, plus about one hour at the beach, which is very nice. The hike is about 3/4 fairly flat with a pebbly floor and easy hiking. The remaining 1/4 is...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank CDN2UK
    Reviewed October 3, 2018
    Amazing stuff

    What a way to spend a day! ,medium to hard walk through a fantastic gorge down to a remote beach and restaurant.Some taxing bits if you're not good with heights We started at the top and arranged a lift after as short walk along the...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank boothfenn
    Reviewed September 24, 2018 via mobile
    Definitely worth the effort!

    We caught the 9am bus to Aradena from Chora Sfakion and then walked down the gorge. It took us nearly three hours to Marmara beach and was definitely more adventurous than Samaria, Imbros and Agia Irini but it was lovely and quiet. We teamed up...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    Thank MegH007
    Reviewed August 5, 2018 via mobile
    Stunning location

    Really worth a visit, the drive up the switchbacks to the gorge gives stunning views along the coastline. The entrance at the top of the gorge is by a 138 metre high rickety bridge (where there is bungee jumping at the weekend) and you then...More

    Date of experience: August 2018
    1  Thank rjhollis
    Reviewed August 3, 2018
    Spectacular wooden bridge and away from the Samaria-crowds

    The Aradena gorge is less known as its big brother Samaria, but it's a striking view nonethless. A spectacular wooden bridge oversees the gorge and marks the entrance way. A steep, long stairway leads you to the heart of the gorge, from where you can...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    1  Thank 877annemiea
    Reviewed July 12, 2018
    Outstanding

    The Gorge of Aradena was a spectacular hike. We went from Loutro and followed the route (guide books available) until we reached Marmera bay. The gorge was silent and mesmerising. We were so lucky to have a Golden Eagle circling above us before our decent...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    1  Thank Kuga D
    Reviewed July 12, 2018 via mobile
    Beautiful

    Great walking not too hard for family With kids A comprehensive discovery of Wild life In crete At The final We might make a sun bath and a refreshing swimming in the southern Crete sea After that break you could return on the afternoon and...More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    1  Thank AMIMER M
    Reviewed June 5, 2018
    Fun hike and nice little beach with a bar for a reward at the end!

    The hike takes 2 - 3 hours depending how leisurely you are walking and stopping. It's a bit of a scramble in some places and there are two routes part-way through: an easy and a difficult. Of course we took the difficult option! This was...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    1  Thank agogoland
    Reviewed May 13, 2018
    Lovely

    Guys go hike it. it is worth every minute. And you do not need a guide! Just pack your water and sunglasses and walk the walk.

    Date of experience: April 2018
    1  Thank efi a
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    Response from efi a | Reviewed this property |
    Hi. Sorry i cannot answer this because we actually did not plan anything. We just found somwhere to park and then hiked and hiked and once there, someone called a water taxi for us to get back. We payed 6 euros each but it... More
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    Louise A
    April 15, 2018|
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    Are there guides in case assistance is needed like samaria
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    Response from Marius Z | Reviewed this property |
    Very important not to miss the ferry from Loutro, as well as a sufficient amount of potable water and comfortable hiking shoes (sneakers are not very ...)
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