What You Will Do
According to the myth, Gavdos was the ancient Ogygia, the island of Calypso, where the ship of Odysseus shipwrecked. From the very first moment we set our foot on the island, to the last boat horn blowing goodbye, it is impossible not to feel its mysterious and captivating atmosphere. And if you ever wondered how Odysseus stayed in Gavdos with Calypso for so many years, putting aside his prior life and homeland, then a visit here will solve all your inquiries. The natural landscape still remains unspoilt, with the Libyan sea creating an undefined sense of how small we are in this big world. Among others, Gavdos is definitely the place to meditate and disconnect, sleep in nature and wake up to the first sunlight, following the natural rhythms of the day. Here’s the idea of Heliophilia tours: we plan beforehand and provide you with everything that is essential; you bring your honest self and an open mindset – ready to rediscover what is to be unveiled.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Sfakia
1 hour 30 minutes
The pick up time is around 8 am.
First we will drive to Sfakia for a light Cretan breakfast by the port with an the estimated time of drive at 60-90 minutes. There we will board on our boat and head towards the island of Gavdos which is 26 miles away.
2
Tripiti Beach
5 hours
As soon as we reach Gavdos we will be taking a trip around the island to reach the unreachable hidden beaches as Diana, Lakoudi, Spilies and more! After our boat tour we will stop at Tripiti and go up to the majestic giant chair standing tall by the edge of a cliff which is the Southern point of Europe, followed by an amazing hike through a natural pathway to Korfos beach where we will be stopping at an amazing restaurant with a panoramic view for a lunch of local fresh fish and more!
3
Gavdos Lighthouse
1 hour
Sortly after our lunch we will be visting the famous lighthouse of Gavdos standing also tall and beautiful at the edge of a cliff where you can see Crete from the one hand and the African lines on the horizon that gives us a breathtaking scenery. Our way back will be following with the sunset which will also be something to remember!
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