Guidebook for Μυρσινη
Parks & Nature
If you prefer running water, lush vegetation and waterfalls, the entrance of Richtis gorge is a 15 minute drive by car, close to the nearby village of Exo Mouliana. The trail winds down the ravine for 4km passing from old bridges and abondoned watermills, through thick vegetation before reaching the sea at Richtis beach.
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Richtis Gorge
If you prefer running water, lush vegetation and waterfalls, the entrance of Richtis gorge is a 15 minute drive by car, close to the nearby village of Exo Mouliana. The trail winds down the ravine for 4km passing from old bridges and abondoned watermills, through thick vegetation before reaching the sea at Richtis beach.
Food Scene
Kathodon
Beautiful terrace, nice food and spectaculat views over Mirabelo bay
Drinks & Nightlife
It is an organized winery with great winegrowing and winemaking experience. Located 10 minutes drive west of Sitia town and also 10 minutes drive south of the ancient city of ‘Itanos’ or ‘Ermoupoli’ and the palm forest of ‘Vai’. Guide tour in Greek and English language, in the winemaking area, where we reach the tasting room, which is characterized by stone and wood, in perfect harmony with the local natural beauty. Access to sightseeing and visit to the Toplou Monastery, where we find hagiographies and icons that represent the development of Byzantine iconography with great artistic value over time. There is a museum with rare items and library with historical and religious books, etc.
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Toplou
It is an organized winery with great winegrowing and winemaking experience. Located 10 minutes drive west of Sitia town and also 10 minutes drive south of the ancient city of ‘Itanos’ or ‘Ermoupoli’ and the palm forest of ‘Vai’. Guide tour in Greek and English language, in the winemaking area, where we reach the tasting room, which is characterized by stone and wood, in perfect harmony with the local natural beauty. Access to sightseeing and visit to the Toplou Monastery, where we find hagiographies and icons that represent the development of Byzantine iconography with great artistic value over time. There is a museum with rare items and library with historical and religious books, etc.
A nice spot to relax during the day for a coffee or during the evening with a drink in your hand!
The Rocks Cafe Bar
A nice spot to relax during the day for a coffee or during the evening with a drink in your hand!
Arts & Culture
In the little island opposite the seaside village of Mochlos you will find one of the most significant of the surviving Early Minoan settlements in Crete. Excavators have uncovered more constructed tombs here than at any other cemetery of any period.
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Mochlos
In the little island opposite the seaside village of Mochlos you will find one of the most significant of the surviving Early Minoan settlements in Crete. Excavators have uncovered more constructed tombs here than at any other cemetery of any period.