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WALK WITH DONKEYS

Alistair and Susan founded the non-profit charity "Walk with Donkeys" and their space functions as a shelter, convalescent home, but also as a donkey rescue centre. Tourists with friends or family can visit the shelter, which is located in Ierapetra, in the village "Anatoli" and enjoy a walk with a donkey.

CANYONING

Kastri and Keratokampos can be characterized as the centre of the canyons of Crete, as within a radius of just 25 km you will find more than 7 canyoning, through which running water passes in the spring months. Experience canyoning while bringing your own personal equipment, as it is not provided by the accommodation. The canyons of our area require experience for their descent and are addressed to experienced connoisseurs. The highest turnout is in April and May.

WATER SPORTS

For water sports lovers, the beach of Ierapetra and the water sports center "WAIKIKI" provide you with water skiing, windsurfing, banana, jet skiing and other water sports.

SCUBA DIVING

One of the most popular activities in Greece for many tourists is scuba diving. Just 40 km from Kastri is the 5-star diving center "Ierapetra Diving Center" where you can get to know the underwater world of Crete.

HIKING

Tsoutsouras & Maridaki (45 ')

Two of the beaches that offer the visitor natural beauty, clear blue waters and peace are Tsoutsouras and Maridaki.

For lovers of hiking, from Tsoutsouras you can walk to Maridaki through a wonderful and well-made path that crosses a fantastic wild landscape with carob trees, caves, dry meadows and stunning sea views.

Richtra Waterfall (15')

At the lowest point of the river that passes through the canyon of Portela and a few meters before you meet the small plain of Keratokampos, the beautiful waterfall of Richtra is formed. There is a wonderful, easily accessible path between the wonderful wild beauty of our place.

Sarakina Canyon (1.15΄)

It is a small canyon (about 1.5-2 km). The climbing that follows is not difficult but you will go through some slightly "difficult" points at the beginning, so you need to be careful. To find it, move to Ierapetra and exit

from the village of Mythoi (to the village of Males) you will see a sign that directs you to the canyon.

CHRISSI ISLAND

Chrysi or Gaidouronisi is the southernmost natural park in Europe. It is located in the south of Lassithi opposite the city of Ierapetra. The island got its name from the rare beach in diversity, which has a colour that looks like gold. On the island, there is the largest forest of cedars.

DIKTEON CAVE

Dikteon Cave (Dikteon Andron) is one of Crete's most essential and well-known caves. It is located 42 km from Kastri. It is rich in stalagmites and stalactites, while the legend says that Zeus was born there. Nowadays the Dikteo Cave continues to receive many visitors, no longer pilgrims of course, but travellers from every corner of the globe.

BANANA FESTIVAL

Every year, in the village "Arvi" which is located just 12 km from Kastri, the famous "Banana Festival" is hosted. Local banana growers offer guests banana-based sweets and banana-flavoured liqueurs, local bananas, and guided tours of banana plantations.

TRADITIONAL EVENTS

Famous traditional musicians and artists appear every weekend in the squares of various traditional villages of Crete, offering unforgettable nights of dancing, partying and having a good time, accompanied by wonderful local flavours.

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