IMPORTANT: Unfortunately the walks from Chania to Kissos and from Kissos to Agios Ioannis are not longer available until further notice. We have checked the routes in April 2024 and big parts of the routes have been washed away during the floods in September 2023. We tried to find the path but the water blocked lots of parts and it's just too dangerous and safety is first for our clients. For the time being you will be now transported together with your luggage from Portaria to Agios Ioannis. There you have several options so as to relax at the beach or do a nice round walk via Mouresi and Damouchari
From Portaria, you will be taken to the start of the footpath from
Chania to Kissos, or to the village of Kissos (you will skip the ChaniaKissos section).
From Chania, you descend via the eastern side of the ridge on and old donkey trail, through beech forest. Through a park-like landscape you end up inthe pretty village of Kissos. In this village you find the church Agia Marina dating back to the 17th century. This is said to be the most beautiful church of the Pelion peninsula and you should definitely pay a visit. Kissos is also a great place for lunch.
After lunch, you walk along an idyllic footpath to the village of Mouresi. The lush vegetation along the way might make you wonder if you are actually in Greece. In Mouresi, you continue down the old kalderimi to the seaside resort of Agios Ioannis, your next stop. A lovely sandy beach awaits here. This is therefore a fine place to stay 2 nights.
Before 28/04 and after 27/09, there is very limited accommodation in operation in Agios Ioannis. It may be needed to stay in studio or apartment without breakfast.
Challenge: 3 hours, 7 km / 3/5 mi, 430m ascent / descent
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm (CET)
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am – 6:00pm (CET)