If you have ever travelled along the road from Paleochora to Kissamos, you will undoubtedly have paused, after driving through the tunnel beyond Katsomatados, to enjoy the dramatic view into the Topolia Gorge. And on the far side, just 500m across the gorge, you’ll see a ruined church, with another (white) chapel nearby. It’s well worth a visit, take my word for it, but how to get there is another matter
Tag: western crete
Nov 27 2022
Milia – around and above
We’ve been to the eco-village of Milia Mountain Retreat before – see Explore ! May 2016 – climbing up from Katsomatados, but this time we’ll drive there, and then go for a walk. And afterwards, if it’s winter, enjoy a warming meal of soup and chestnut stifado in front of the woodstove in the restaurant. …

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