Kritinia Castle Hiking: Scenic Trek Between Beaches and Aegean Islands in Cretan Town

Embark on a scenic trek from Kritinia, a charming Cretan town, to Kritinia Castle. Enjoy breathtaking views of Aegean islands, crystal-clear seas, and fragrant landscapes along the way.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Krētēnia - A 13 km hike to discover a small bay, reachable only on foot, with a panoramic view of the Aegean and a passage through the fertile valley to the castle of Kritinia.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

Starting from the quaint town of Kritinia of Cretan heritage, you journey through a trail enveloped by Aleppo pines, strawberry trees, wild sage and prickly oaks that leads to a charming pebble bay featuring a pristine blue sea. The view you get during this trek is exceptional with the small islands of Halki, Alimia and other tiny ones emerging from the…

Location
Krētēnia
The meeting point is in the village of Kritinia, you will find our guide with a sign of our company "Hiking Rhodes"
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Reidars
Jun 20, 2025
Nice walk with beautiful views - We were picked up early sunday morning at our hotel in Faleraki by our guide Manuela ,and together with an english couple we drove to the Kritinia area where our hike started. It was a very hot day,so Manuela gave us extra bottles of water. We started walking up a steep hill, and at the top we got a beautiful view over the Aegean sea and the beautiful island Halki ( which my wife and I visited 15 years ago on a 7 day hike around the Rhodos Island) Our lunch break was in a small beach with peeble stones. We also got the chance to dip our toes in the rough sea (Manuela even went swimming in the big waves) After the break we continued to the ruins of Kritinia castle (the end of the hike)sitting on the top of a small mountain. The view here was amazing. Afterwards we had a stop in the small village of Kritinia for a cup of coffee. On our way back home we even visited the Gadoura dam in Laerna which support drinking water to the city of Rhodos. All in all a fantastic day, thanks to our guide Manuela and our traveling companions
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Passport710529
Apr 28, 2025
Trekking stipendo - The route was chosen is well managed, the guide was attentive to all needs, very prepared. The path is wonderful and allows you to experience the island in an alternative way.
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Claudio
Oct 28, 2024
We took part in several days of trekking , sometimes challenging , visits to ruins and swimming in the sea - Guide Elisa friendly , prepared , punctual , helpful and patient with all participants . We did sometimes challenging walks and swims in the sea , unthinkable for us before leaving . Very friendly hotel staff and more than good quality services
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Nomad65048729405
May 15, 2024
Best hike to Kristina castle and beac - The hike started from Kristina village. Meeting Elisa and Maria we started the lovely hike by going down a beautifully road looking towards the rocky beach we were heading at. Though most flowers are already gone at the lower places, we were lucky to see the poppies at full bloom, pink cistus flowers, the mastika trees and much more. The lovely conversation with Elisa and her knowledgeable explanations made the hike even nicer. We reached the hidden rocky beach, where after a short rest we climbed to the Kristina fortress and heard all about the pilgrims who built it. The view was amazing, as well as the climb back to the village. We strongly recommend the tour,and even more so Elisa!
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From $39
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).