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Hike to Lissos from Sougia in southern Crete

A hike that I'm keen on is the one to Lissos quite close to Sougia in southern Crete. The walk starts at the port located as far west as you can get in Sougia. The hike is easy and takes about 1½ hours if you walk all the way down to the sea. The first part is most spectacular, in places you feel really small.

 

Hike to unknown beaches in southern Crete.

The aim for the hike is this small beach.

 

The hike to Lissos begins at the port of Sougia in southern Crete.

The hike to Lissos begins at the port in Sougia.

 

The hike to Lissos is part of the E4 trail and starts and ends in Sougia near Paleochora in southern Crete.

The hike is part of the E4 trail and starts and ends in Sougia near Paleochora.




Walk to Lissos from Sougia in southern Crete.

On a hike to Lissos. My wife Camilla is visible under the white arrow.

 

In Crete, wild capers grow very beautifully as flowers.

Wild capers grow on the steep rocks.

 

Hike from Paleochora to Sougia via Lissos in southern Crete.

The hike goes through a very beautiful landscape.

 

Popular hikes through Crete's spectacular gorges.

In some places you are treated to wonderful views of the Libyan Sea.


Hike from Sougia to Lissos in Crete.

On the way to the small beach you see in the picture further down.

 

Lissos is known since ancient times when it was a great city and an important port. Lissos was famous for a temple dedicated to Asclepius - the god of medicine and the son of Apollo. Parts of the temple remain and can be seen. Even parts of the beautiful mosaic floor are intact.

 

Remains of the ancient city of Lissos in Crete.

Remains of the ancient city of Lissos.

 

You can see traces of the old city almost everywhere during the hike. Two very old churches also impress: Panagia (Virgin Mary) and Agios Kirikos (Kirkos). Both churches are from the 14th century. Unfortunately, information signs are missing, so for an amateur, most of it is shrouded in mystery. But with a little imagination...

 

Temple dedicated to Asklepios who was the god of health and son of Apollo in Lissos on Crete.

Remains of the ancient temple where parts of the mosaic floor remain.


The Church of Panagia (Virgin Mary) in Lissos on Crete dates from the 14th century.

Panagia church is from the 14th century.

 

The church bell for the church of Panagia in Lissos hangs in a tree.

The church bell of the Church of Panagia hangs in a tree.

 

Agios Kirikos church in Lissos in southern Crete.

Agios Kirikos church is also from the 14th century.


I am very fond of this hike, partly because it is easy to walk, partly because you feel the breath of history, and partly because the walk ends at the sea. After 1½ hours of sweating, it is wonderful to go for a swim at the cute little beach with a beautiful location. The beach is quite rocky but the water is wonderful.

 

The beach in Lissos close to Sougia in southern Crete.

The hike ends at this small beach.

 

Lissos beach near Sougia and Paleochora in southern Crete.

The beach is quite rocky but the water is wonderful. Bring a snorkel and mask.



WHAT YOU MUST NOT MISS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE AREA

 

Don't miss the village and beach of Sougia when you hike to Lissos in southern Crete.

Don't miss Sougia, which you can read about here »

 

Learn more about Crete here »






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