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Land Adventures · Imbros, Crete
An 8-kilometer walk through limestone walls, shepherd terraces, and fragrant pines, capped by a swim beneath a 14th-century Venetian fortress—Imbros Gorge to Frangokastello is Crete’s perfect single-day marriage of trail and coast. Here’s what to expect and how to make the most of it.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Frangokastello, Crete
A Venetian castle on Crete’s southern coast, Frangokastello is the perfect bookend to a day spent hiking Imbros Gorge and swimming in the Libyan Sea—history, geology and low-key adventure in one itinerary.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Frangokastello, Chania
A perfect pairing of raw mountain gorges and calm southern seas: Imbros Gorge’s shaded descent ends with warm, shallow waters and the medieval stones of Frangokastello. Read on for how to combine the two into a singular day trip.
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