Agios Pavlos Balcony Traditional Cache

A traditional cache on the trail from Agios Ioannis to Agios Pavlos and Agia Roumeli. It is placed on the top of the cliff at an altitude of 567 m, just before the trail starts going down, offering breathtaking view over the Libyan Sea and the mountains around.

Agios Ioannis is situated at the end of the road that starts from Chora Sfakion and winds up in the mountains passing through the villages of Anopolis and Aradena with its metal bridge. Recommended parking place at N 35 13.716 E 024 01.268, at an altitude of 780 m.

From there you walk down the asphalt road towards the south and after a few meters, you find the beginning of the footpath. It is well marked with red/white and red marks all along and it takes about one hour to reach the “balcony”, where the cache is hidden. If it’s summertime, don’t forget your sunscreen, a hat and some water, as the sun can be really hot.

In case you plan to continue your hike for 2½ more hours, the the trail gets steep as it winds down to the beach and to the small Byzantine church of Agios Pavlos (=St Paul), who is believed to have set foot in Europe for the first time at this beach. The trail continues to the west until it reaches Agia Roumeli and the exit of Samaria Gorge in 2 further hours.

The cache is a preformed bottle with a logbook. Bring your own pen!

Please hide it well again and in the very same spot.