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Monastery Katholiko
Church
👍👍 This place is for the real traveller, the one that does not mind walking several km, taking in all the breathtaking surroundings and finally will be rewarded with this very special Monument, the Katholiko Monastery considered to be the oldest Monastery of Crete dating back to the 7th century. Wear g...
4.80 (548 reviews)
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Katholiko Bay
Scenic spot
😐 This is not a beach but the private property of a monastery. Entrance fees are 2,5€ per person. It is OFFICIALLY FORBIDDEN to swim there. As of today water was pretty dirty with sharp stones that would destroy your skin very easily. Concerning the hike, it is a bit technical and would require correc...
4.70 (499 reviews)
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Arkoudospilio Cave
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A merely 20 minutes walk from the monastery. The trail is paved with stones so it’s an easy route. Arkoudospilio (Arkouda = Bear in Greek, the name comes from the rocky formation in the middle of the cave that resembles a bear) is the first checkpoint on the route to Katholiko Beach. From there you...
4.50 (205 reviews)