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Georoute 2

Georoute 2

Palaikastro – Vai – Toplou Monastery – Palaikastro

This georoute begins from Palaikastro and heads towards Vai, connecting some of the best known coastal areas of Crete, such as Hiona, Kouremenos, Maridati and, of course, Vai. From Vai, the georoute continues to the renowned Toplou Monastery, where, apart from the monastery, visitors can cross the gorge located beneath the Monastery (Georoute 15). The georoute is circular and ends where it started at Palaikastro.

Code

R2

Name

Georoute 2

Length (km)

26.9

Duration

40′

Highest / Lowest (m)

200/5

Ascent / Descent (m)

897/-896

Geosites

64, 66, 84