Palia Roumata Gorge Light Hiking Half day Excursion and optional Local Brewery visit

The gorge of Palia Roumata is the best option for those who want to enjoy the natural beauty of Chania, away from the crowds, and without the effort needed for more demanding gorges. I like to visit this gorge often with my friends and my elderly dog, as it is easy, shady, with running water most of the year. The natural springs and streams running down the mountain give life to tall plane and oak trees, and olive trees that are more than 1000 years old. You will not find this gorge in most books and guides about Crete. This is because it is well hidden in the heart of Chania, known only by locals and those who want to discover the true nature of Chania. A cold local beer at the nearby brewery is the perfect end to the tour! We can visit the Cretan Brewery in the area of Zounaki where we can also have a look in the production area of one the Crete's finest beers. If you have special requests, or if you are more than 3 people and need a larger vehicle, please contact me to create a customized tour.

From Chania we will drive for an hour though the countryside and small villages(42 km) to Palia Roumata, one of the greenest areas of Chania prefecture, where we will enter the small shady gorge. It will take us a little more than an hour to cross, hiking by the stream where there is running water during most of the year. Depending on the time of year, I will show you the local trees and herbs, used in Cretan cuisine or for therapeutic purposes. We will have time to enjoy the scenery, take pictures, and there is always the option of stopping at the resting areas for a small picnic under the oak trees. After exiting the gorge we will walk for a few more meters to the square of the village where you can have a cold drink or lunch with local dishes and local seasonal ingredients, before heading back to your hotel. If you prefer to learn more about Cretan beer, we will drive to the local small micro brewery to taste one of the best beers that Crete has to offer while seeing the production area.