On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Mountaineering Club of Agios Nikolaos (EOS Agios Nikolaos) is organising a circular hike in the southwest area of Ierapetra.

We’ll follow the path through Sarakina Gorge, known for its flowing waters and little waterfalls, before climbing up to the charming village of Christos through the bed of the Psorias River. From there, we’ll walk 3 km of asphalt road to reach Metaxochori, and then return via dirt track and a Minoan path all the way to Mithoi.

If you prefer a shorter version, there’s the option to return right after crossing Sarakina.

HIKING TIME: 4 to 6 hours (excluding necessary breaks)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 1/1+
ELEVATION GAIN: 450 m
DISTANCE: Around 15 km
LEADER – INFO: Sofia Sidiropoulou (tel. 6934668294)
DEPARTURE: From Agios Nikolaos, 24 Karamanli Street (S/M Vasilopoulos parking) at 8:00 AM.

Transport will be by private cars — please contribute €10 to your driver.

To take part, send a message to the leader or to Giannis Pagkalos (2841028173, during shop hours) including your full name and whether or not you have a car, to help with planning.

If weather or trail conditions aren’t favourable, the route may be adjusted at the leader’s discretion.

More details, photos and videos from past hikes, participation guidelines and gear list at the club’s blog: ΕΠΟΜΕΝΗ ΠΕΖΟΠΟΡΙΑ