Such an Amazing beach between the mountains...incredible views great place. It's a bit hard to get down and up there ( kind of climbing) so be prepared... It's even suitable for sporting people, u can climb and jump in the water.

One of the most beautiful beaches in this area! Much more worth it than Elafonisi! There's parking, but you need to descend on a pretty narrow path down the mountain to get to the beach. We did it in flip flops with a 7y old in about 10-15 minutes. Ascend is easier! The beach is narrow, but not too crowded. Bring your own umbrella because there is some shade up until 11 am. Water is crystal clear and cold enough so you can chill on a hot day like ours - 26.07.23 - 42 deg C. Highly recommend arriving early, until 10 am so you can enjoy the almost empty beach. Well worth the trip, descent and ascent!

Rocky beach, small, though very beautiful! It’s pretty dangerous though (cliff and you may slip) as there is a hike to go down. You can get pretty lost if you don’t pay attention going back up (when leaving).

Beautiful beach! 💙 Worth the trek down there but it’s quite scary as it’s not really steps.. more like climbing down rocks on a cliff edge to get to the bottom, take good shoes.

Extremely crowded on a very small beach. I recommend visiting early in the morning or at sunset. View is absolutely amazing. Road is not so bad as others said, but still with small children or elder is not recommended. Is a short 15 min descending in the cliffs and definitely not with Beach slippers. Don’t carry on with you scuba diving equipment because water is not so clear

One of my favorite beaches on Crete. It's possible to jump from cliff. Water is deep but rocks are sharp. I recommend swimming shoes for more pleasant climbing. Take potato chips for goats - they love it. Snorkeling is also pleasant there due to colorful fishes.

Picturesque beach location, only available by boat or hike! Not strenuous, maybe half a mile, but very very rocky & with a lot of food traffic can get busy going up & down. Not Ada accessible. It was worth it for this view & beach experience! Billy Goats will approach you, not harmful. Once down there it’s just breathtaking.

Quite nice little pebbles beach with entertaining goats 🐐Worth a visit despite the climb (wear proper shoes!) and the clever but stubborn goats, which will harass you and search your bags for food. It’s probably best to bring no food at all and enjoy the show put up by the goats and the other tourists. 😂

Amazing beach ,clear blue water and some goats. The goats will steal your food 😁, please be kind to them and keep your bags closed and give them some bread when you leave the beach. Don't forget to leave your trash with you. The access to the beach is made by rocky pat. Advice: use sneakers to do this pat.

It is a steep descent to the small beach area and it rocky. One must be careful and having good knees help. It is gorgeous once there, refreshing turquoise water sandwiched between bare rocky heels on either side. Plenty of goats to welcome you.

It feels like driving to the end of the world, a sharp serpentine and a parking lot and the end. A very steep and adventurous climb down to the beach. Please: No flip-flops! Very fantastic blue or better turquoise water! But little bit crowded.

I think pictures can't portrait the beauty of this beach! Totally worth the small hike to get to the beach! However, I suggest use a good pair of sneakers because you will walk through many rocks. Plus, goats are super friendly and hungry! 😋

Extremely beautiful cave with a 10 minute hike down from the parking spot. Be aware of the goats they WILL eat anything you bring down. Overall cool vibe an beautiful water also perfect for cliff diving 👌🏼

Lovely small hidden beach, no goats this time. Such a beauty spot! But I am not joking when I say it's a fight to get to. The roads are narrow and scary. You need good footwear and knees of steel. But once you get to the bottom you see the most beautiful rocky beach with clear blue waters. A true gem.

The next beach ever! But DO remember to take full shoes in order to get there! There is a hike which isn't so easy before you reach the beach. The beach is small but lovely! Don't forget to bring some carrots for the goats there and they will never let you go just become your pets;)

I was literally out for a morning ride to find something to do. I just got to the island and didn't want to waste one minute. I stumbled on this 💎 GEM. It may be well known by locals, but I absolutely loved it. Don't wear flip-flops. The hike is very technical however, very doable. The age range while I was there about 10 to mid 60's just take your time and watch your step it's about a 10 to 15 minute walk straight down a gully. Clothes were optional... one last but very important fact the goats are very aggressive to eat anything you have, including books. Bring something that you can secure all of your stuff and don't leave it unattended when you go in the water.

Fun beach close to Chania. Clear water that is 8-10m deep and nearly perfectly clean bottom. Cliffs are great for cliff diving. Not much shade so be ready for that. Parking is small so go early. Path is steep but doable for most people. A bit intimidating but not unsafe. Real shoes are advisable. Goats are a real issue. Seriously if you bring food just walk back into the cliff path to eat it or they will bully you until you feed them.

Breathtaking views. Prepare for a dangerous hike, definitely not for beginners. Don’t go alone. However, it was just 15-20 min. The turquoise water and experience was worth it…

Surreal experience. Beautiful private swimming cove that’s pretty hard to access. The drive in has extreme winding roads and after you park you have to hike down an extremely steep and rocky path. Better not wear flip flops there are no safety railings. If you complete the challenge you will be rewarded with a beautiful swimming beach with cliffs for cliff jumping and for the goats. The goats are good aggressive so keep your food away from them.

Absolutely stunning…get there early, at 11am it was maybe 15 people but by 1pm it was closer to 50 which is very noticeable for such a small beach…this is definitely a must see when in Crete, you won’t regret it Also, the hike is short (about 15 minutes, but NOT easy…good shoes are a must, doing it in sandals is a terrible idea, highly advise against that)

Beautiful spot, the climb/descend can be challenging for elders or less mobile people but it is well worth the challenge. Beautiful views and swimming spot, we could even swim on the 29th of December.

Must visit beach! To get there is pretty easy as the road is well maintained. I recommend be there around 8:30-9:00 as parking lot is small. We went around this hour and there were plenty of free places. The hike down is not that scary and difficult as well. Do not wear flip flops, watch your steps and you’ll be fine. Take snacks and water with you. Goats on the beach are very friendly and will eat your food unless you close your bags/backpacks. So if you plan to socialise with them bring some extra food. You can cliff jump which we did. Take water shoes with you as the rocks are pretty painful to stand on. Since the beach is tiny expect it to get very crowded in the afternoon.

One of a kind beach to visit in Crete. Absolutely spectacular view from the top to the torquoise water deep down in the gorge. It was a spontaneous visit so we came with our regular slippers and were afraid we wouldn't be able to climb down the path, but it was fine to go with any kind of shoes, however, if you plan to go there, rather wear hiking or snorkeling shoes for stability. The beach has goats that feel absolutely free to chill there and interact with the visitors, if you wish to feed them, please do not use human snacks and fast food which we saw the majority did, buy some carrots, apples or cucumbers instead. Absolute must visit place!

Secluded, interesting beach. It is perfect for cliff jumping. Not interesting for snorkeling, even though the waters are crystal, there is nothing to see underwater. The pathway to it is very steep and the way back is hard in the heat. The parking is free. Be careful with the goats, they are indeed eating everything and will go through your stuff, bags and all.

A beautiful charming monastery, few minutes away from Chania airport. It needs around 20min to visit and it also has a wine and olives shop. Enjoyed discovering this little gem

The property is well kept, there is an entrance fee (3 euros per person), looks very nice. There is a wine and olive shop outside. Public toilet is also at the spot. Definitely worth visiting.

Peaceful monastery, and able to walk through and access most areas. The wine tasting looked very good. And the small museums had enough to look at without being overwhelming or boring.

Amazing place. One of the most beautiful monasteries in Crete. Definitely a place to visit while on our island. And there is a cellar with monastery wine;)

Really nice little monastery. Completely worth the 4 euros admission. The have put a lot of effort in the exhibition within the monastery. The inner yards are filled with dozens and dozens of plants. There are also some lemon trees. From outside you can visit a small shop where you can buy their own olive oil and wines. Beside the shop there is also a small museum with old tools like an old olive mill with huge mill stones. This one is without admission. I would recommend making a short stop here on the way to Gold Coast Beach.

A very interesting, nice place that impresses with its architecture and subtle atmosphere. An additional attraction is the museum of wine and olive oil where you can take advantage of the tasting, which must be arranged in advance. The guardians of the Monastery - Monks - are very hard-working and nice people. Peaceful silence and monastic atmosphere surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Unique.

Beautiful place located about half an hour from the town of Chania. The Monastery is very peaceful and quiet (we went in March) and is surrounded from vines and olive trees. You can visit the main church and the museum. Make sure to visit also an old exhibition with items which were found in the Monastery and the wine cellar which is located on the left hand side under the Monastery before you actually enter the Monastery.

Great looking Monastery and historic building. Cover your shoulders whilst in the area. Some unique rooms and views to explore

Scenic, historical, holy. You can feel the sanctity of this place when you enter through its doors. Go to the top of the bell tower and view Crete in all of its glory. A good selection of products like wine, olive oil and herbs produced on the monasteries lands. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit!

Very nice monastery, very interesting and very well maintained. At the ground floor there is a basement in which they kept many historic tools. Next to it you can taste the wines, olive oil and all types of balsamic vinegar. Yummy 😋

www.versatours.gr Transfer and Tours In Crete We organise a day tour in Agia Triada monastery. Our clients taste wines made in monastery and after we visit in it.

THIS REVIEW IS FOR TOURISTS WONDERING WHETHER IT'S WORTH VISITING OR NOT Bottom line is, IT'S WORTH IT if you love history and see the mixed architecture between Roman and Turkish influence on this island. Please mind that appropriate clothes will be necessary to enter the Monastery. I personally came here by a cruise ship, and we only had around 7 hours to explore the island. Upon entering through port of Souda, I rented a car and directly went here. Road using car was easy to navigate. At first look, you will notice the unique combination between a dome, typically used in most mosque, and the beautiful catholic church inside. The crash of both cultures really amazed me. Entering the Monastery, you can feel a peaceful ambience, where you can pray as well. Beside the Monastery was a museum which holds the original scripts of the crusaders which went to this island. Really interesting to see and to understand the history of this beautiful island.

Away from the hussel and bussel, this place gives a real sense of peace. There is something unique around every corner. I could spend a few hours there just sitting and taking it all in.... I am sure it could get busy. There were very few people the day I went.

To get there without a car, take a bus from Chania Bus Station to Chania Airport, then walk 3.7km, following the road. To note: It actually closed at 18.30h on Saturday, not 19h. Tastings at the winery are only from 10-15h, Monday yo Saturday, not the entire opening time.

Beautiful monastery, the architecture is really stunning as the painted icons inside the church. The place still hosts monks and is really well kept! The gardens are blossoming with beautiful flowers and herbs. Interesting place to visit before hitting the beach!

Beautiful monastery architecture was stunning very well kept gardens and the views were stunning from the rooftop. You could buy produce, like wine balsamic vinegar and fresh grapes. They also did tasting of their olive oil with lovely fresh bread well worth a visit

This is hatts off the best monastyr in Creta. It is a beautiful, quiet, and relaxing place. It has quite a big museum showing many historical artefacts. There are a lot of cats living there as well. Absolutely must see in the area.

Nice monastery, the entrance fee is 3 euros. Not a must see in Creete, but it is very colorful, nice architecture and plants inside. There is a free toilet in the parking lot.

It is really worth a visit, church is beautiful and extremely peaceful. Visit the museum for a walk through history and remember to visit the shop, they have a lot of products including wine made in the monastery itself

After 200m going down you will reach the old monastery Katholiko. Enjoy the shades and the view. At the point prolong your walk towards the see, 20min aprox, you will not regret it.

Beautiful ruins, really worth the exhausting hike. Entry fee is 2,5€ per person. If you're up for it, you can continue to walk the gorge from here, but the path is challenging. You'll be rewarded with a very beautiful cliff bay though. Remember to bring enough water, there is no possibility to refill at the monastery.

Beautiful...peaceful...lovely small easy hike down the mountains and into some gorgeous caves & down the gorge leading to Avlaki Port....

About halfway on the hike path from the Gouverneto monastery to Katholiko beach you will find the ruins of the Katholiko monastery. It is worth the hike but make sure to start the hike early, especially on a hot day. Bonus if you start early, you'll have the whole place to yourself! Make sure to continue the hike to Katholiko beach!

It’s just ruins but essential point on the descent to the bay and up. If you are looking for the way down/up, it’s after the bridge, quite steep so be careful.

Awesome view, wonderful treat at the bottom with crystal clear water. Hike is medium challenging for your cardio especially on the way back up. Follow the white and red marks when you get to that patch of grass as it could be a little confusing. Other than that, take your time, dont trip and enjoy one of the most scenic hikes you will ever do. Once you head back up, take a moment and visit the monastery where you will find the monks doing a ceremony. Be respectful, quiet, take a moment of gratitude for everything that you just experienced. I would do this again. Also fee to get in is 2.5 euros per person Bring a bathing suit Bring good shoes!!!

This is a beautiful hike but not for young children or people with limited mobility. It will take 1 hour + to get down. The walk back up is mostly stairs which is rough on a sunny hot day. Worth it, but come prepared with water and food.

Cool monastery. It seemed they didn’t care about wearing shorts. The best part is the hike behind it. We were short on time so didn’t go all the way to the water, but the hike is definitely worth it. Lots of steps but not too hard. Cool caves that look like they are out of a movie set. Also NATO base next door so you will casually see missiles being launched. So don’t be alarmed, no nuclear war.

The way up to the monastery where the hike actually starts is really not suitable to pedestrians, you would need a car to get there, no bus takes you up/down, this is why the 4*. At the entrance, the cashier was very nice, told us all about the hike, and checked if our shoes were suitable. Entrance fee is 2.50 euros. The trail itself is very nice, not too demanding, with beautiful views. It was very hot that day we visited, so we only went down to the abandoned monasteries, it was definetly worth it. The place has a very unique vibe, and you can take great photos.

Great hike thats about 3km. Caves are nice, the trek is very slightly and easy to manage. The water at the end is crystal clear blue green color. The bridge area is beautiful.

Following the path starting from Gouverneto Monastery, you will reach Monastery Katholiko in 15 minutes after visiting Arkoudiotissa Cave on the way. The roots of this monastery are thought to date back to the 11th century, but the buildings you will see are dated to the 16th century. The monks living here during this period became the last representatives of the monastery, as the coastal areas were targeted by pirates. In the monastery, the church, dilapidated monk cells and an impressive old bridge crossing the river stand preserved. There are also several storage rooms under the base of the bridge. If your Crete trip brought you to this region, be sure to visit this impressive monastery. While enjoying the view offered by these impressive structures among the mountains, don't forget to gather strength for your way back.