The Gorge of Arkadi starts just north of the Arkadi monastery and after a scenic route of 2 hours (some parts along the bed of the gorge as it is inaccessible), it ends near the village Pikris, where visitors can admire important Venetian architectural monuments. In the gorge of the exceptional natural beauty, the visitor has the opportunity to admire representative species of Cretan flora and fossils.
Misiria get their name from the Arabic word Misr, which is a suburb of Cairo with very fertile soil. Similarly, the region is named Misiria because of the fertile land, which still produces many vegetables.
The canyon of Asfendou is one of the many gorges in Sfakia province, starting from deserted hamlet of Asfendou that currently houses some local sheep herders. Along the canyon runs a passable but steep trail, parallel to the streambed. In many places the Libyan sea is visible.
Η παραλία της Τρυπητής βρίσκεται 5km ανατολικά της Σούγιας και 68km νότια των Χανίων. Στην παραλία καταλήγει το δύσβατο φαράγγι της Τρυπητής και συναντάει το Λιβυκό Πέλαγος. Έχει υπέροχα κρυστάλλινα γαλάζια νερά και βοτσαλάκι. Είναι εντελώς απομονωμένη, όπως όλες οι παραλίες των Σφακίων, και η πρόσβαση είναι δυνατή μόνο μέσω βάρκας ή δύσκολης πεζοπορίας από τη Σούγια (τρεις ώρες).
Στη θέση Ανεμόσπηλια , στη βόρεια πλαγιά του όρους Γιούχτας, βρέθηκε το 1979 από τους Γ. και Ε. Σακελλαράκη ένα μικρό ιερό της μινωικής Κρήτης που εξέπληξε την αρχαιολογική κοινότητα. Το μικρό αυτό ιερό έδωσε την πρώτη ένδειξη ανθρωποθυσιών στη Μινωική Κρήτη.
Along the peninsula Kavo Sidero (starting from Analoukas), there are several small secluded beaches. One of them is Mavros Kavos (or Hohlakia) which is accessed by dirt road. It is generally wavy and you will almost be alone.
West of Lendas you'll meet the small village of Tsigounas with the small beach of Limanaki (harbor) used as a local harbour, due to its protected orientation. Tsigounas name derives from the word tsigounis (stingy) referring to a local spring with a small quantity of water.
Stena is located 75km southwest of Heraklion, just 500m west of Kali Limenes harbor. It is situated in a secluded bay, which is hidden beyond the hill with the church and the cave of St. Paul. According to the legend, the Apostle lived inside this cave for 2 years. Stena can be accessed via a downhill dirt road, 400m long, starting in Kali Limenes. The route, of course, can be easily walked.
