Kourtaliotis George – Preveli Monastery – Plakias

Exploring inland Rethymnon heading towards the south coast, we reach the amazing Kourtaliotis george, one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Crete. Along its length, huge cliffs of limestone, reaching 500 meters in height, are full of caves, where many species of birds, especially raptors, nest, making the Kourtaliotis gorge an important biotope.
Further on we come to the historical orthodox Preveli Monastery which played a vital role in the revolts of the Cretan people against their occupiers. It is located on a gorgeous site with an amazing view to the Libyan Sea.
Our last visit is the popular tourist destination of Plakias with plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars along a stretch of the south coast.
On our way back the village of Myrthios is the next destination where you can enjoy a breath- taking view of Plakias.
Then driving through the Kotsyfos Gorge, a place of spectacular wild beauty, and cross several traditional small villages until we reach back to Rethymnon.