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Agiofaraggo Martsalo Kefali
35 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Catia
September 5, 2017
Holy gorge, beautiful beach, wild nature
Argiro
April 13, 2016
The beach of Agiofarago is located about 80km south of Heraklion city at the exit of the homonym Gorge of Agiofarago.To get there you must either cross the gorge by easy hiking of about 30-50’ or catch a boat from Matala, Agia Galini or Kali Limenes.We definitely recommend the first option as the route within the vertical walls of the gorge is breathtaking.On the way you will see the large caves were some hermits still live and the chapel of St. Anthony with a well outside. The beach at the exit of the gorge is stunning with fine pebbles and clear blue waters which are usually very calm. West of the beach a beautiful arch is formed beneath which you can swim.Vertical cliffs surround the beach on where you might see hermits praying.Nudism is not allowed here,like in all religious places of Crete.The beach is ideal for camping but you must carry all your stuff in the gorge. However, you can 'gain' some weight if you do not take water with you, but collect it from the well in front of the chapel, located just 5’ away from the beach.You could also wash yourself there (without shampoo!).Next to the well there is a trough from where goats drink water.If you have time fill it with water and many goats will come to drink, thanking you.
The beach of Agiofarago is located about 80km south of Heraklion city at the exit of the homonym Gorge of Agiofarago.To get there you must either cross the gorge by easy hiking of about 30-50’ or catch a boat from Matala, Agia Galini or Kali Limenes.We definitely recommend the first option as the ro…
Katerina
June 18, 2017
Petres Gorge is located 13km west of Rethymno and its mouth is situated on the beach of Episkopi. The river of the gorge is fed by the waters of Kollita Gorges and the surrounding area, covering almost half Rethymnon Prefecture. It has water all year round and forms an important wetland of Crete, especially at its mouth near Episkopi.
Stela
August 20, 2015
Agiofarago is approximately 1,5 kilometre long and it ends up at a magnificent beach, an ideal training field for rock climbing
Aspasia
March 3, 2015
Agiofaraggo is an area with adequate natural beauty that really worths to visit. The most appropriate way to reach the beach is through the impressive gorge of less than 2 km length.
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