Hiking

From Agios Georgios, the E4 European trail heads to the east, till the chapel of Agia Pelagia. From there we start ascending to Timios Stavros chapel (Holy Cross) and reach Katharo Plateau. This route can be combined with the parallel E4 part Agios Georgios - Havgas - Katharo and be circular.

This is one of the most popular and well signed parts of the E4 European Trail, ascending to the highest peak of Crete, Timios Stavros (2456m). The course offers amazing views to almost entire island, as in clear days, we can see even Gavdos island. We usually meet snow from early winter months to early summer.

This part of the European trail E4 starts from Garazo and reaches Zoniana through the bed of the river Oaxis, which is the extension of Zoniana gorge. It then ends at Anogia through the paved road. Most of the route meets the typical Cretan landscape, with olive groves, limestone rocks and low vegetation.

Asterousia Mountains are characterized by the wildness and the eerie landscapes causing awe to anyone attempting to discover them. A trail that offers countless emotions is the ancient path that connects the village Paranimfi to Tris Ekklisies and runs on the edge of the cliff.

From Houmeri, the European E4 path reaches Garazo, after coming through the villages Agios Syllas and Dafnedes. The path offers good views to the lush olive groves of Milopotamos province, the river of Geropotamos and the nice square of Garazo. However, the most striking highlight is the abandoned mill-house of Mousses.

This small part of the European E4 trail connects the plateau of Katharo to the beautiful forest of Selakano. The route is mainly through dirt road and is ideal for cycling. From the settlement of Katharo we follow the dirt road to Selakano. The last part of the route, after entering the amazing pine wood of Selakano is the highlight of the course.

This E4 European trail part starts from Vassiliki, where there is a Minoan settlement, and heads east to the exit of the imposing gorge Ha, by the village of Monastiraki. From Monastiraki there is a dirt road and trail that climbs on the piney range of Thripti. From there we follow the old path of Kavousi.

This part of the E4 trail covers a long distance in Heraklion countryside, characterized by extended vineyards and olive groves. Hiking is very easy and most of it could be covered by car or bicycle.