Provider: South Crete Safari, Stelios & Georgia, Matala
🌄 About The Route
Are you into hiking? Let our jeeps take you up the mountain road to start an unforgettable adventure!
Route Highlights:
- Gergeri Village & Rouvas Gorge:
- Start at our pick-up point in Matala at 9am.
- Drive through the village of Gergeri to the plateau.
- Begin your hike down the scenic Rouvas Gorge with our experienced hiking guide.
- Explore the peaceful Forest of Rouvas.
- Descend the 5km gorge, experiencing the unique ecosystem with rich flora and fauna.
- Wooden Bridges & Wildlife:
- Walk over wooden bridges, down steep, stone stairways, and rocks.
- Spot birds such as Griffin vultures and hawks.
- Pass by streams of the ‘best water in the world.’
- Lake of Zaros:
- Reach the beautiful artificial Lake of Zaros.
- Enjoy a well-earned lunch at the tavern by the lake with fresh trout, vegan, vegetarian, and meat dishes available.
- Take a scenic stroll around the lake and see turtles, fish, geese, and ducks.
- Agios Efthimios Cave Church:
- Continue our jeep safari up the mountain to the spectacular cave church.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the gorge and take amazing photos.
- Faneromeni Lake & Dam:
- Visit the Faneromeni artificial lake and dam.
- See the area covering approximately 1000 acres with a capacity of 20 million square meters of water from Mount Psiloritis.
- Agia Marina Donkey Rescue:
- Visit the donkeys at the Agia Marina Donkey Rescue.
- Brush, pat, or just look at the friendly donkeys rescued from abandonment and abuse.
🕒 Schedule:
- Days: Every Wednesday & Friday
- Time: 09:00 – 20:00
📏 Duration: All day
🍽️ Lunch and Snack: Included in the price
🥗 Meal Options: Vegetarian & Vegan options available
🧗 Experienced Hiking Guide: Included in the price
❤️ For children: under 12 years you only pay half price!
Good walking footwear is essential, as is a sunhat. Bring water.
Don’t miss out on this unique hiking adventure! Book your spot today! 🚙🌄🌿