Top Things to do in Mochlos
Top 10 Things to do in Mochlos, Greece
Discover the best top things to do in Mochlos, Greece including Scuba Funtasea, Richtis Gorge, Azorias Ancient Olive Tree, Voulisma Beach, Archaeological Site Mochlos Islet (Psillos), Cretan Thyme, Lake Voulismeni, Kolokithia Beach, Evotry, Agriomantra Beach.
Restaurants in Mochlos
1. Scuba Funtasea
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. OPEN AGAIN IN APRIL 2018! PADI, IAC and CMAS Germany dive resort offering snorkeling and scuba diving activities for all ages and levels. All you need to bring is your swimsuit and a smile -- we'll take care of everything else! Located in the beautiful village of Mochlos on the north coast of East Crete, near Agios Nikolaos, Sitia and Ierapetra. Easy to reach, impossible to forget.
Reviewed By hmcure
we´ve been there in the beginnig of septembre and we really enjoyed it. it was a pleasure because of top guides (especiall Yoti), top organization (thanks Nike), top equipment. It was fun from the first to the last minute
2. Richtis Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By Jouni S
Some gorges are dry and stony. This is something else: subtropical, green trees and flowers, small stream which did not give trouble to walk (in July!). Few wet paths but if you don´t mind a little mud. There is some up and downs and curves on the path but people in normal cond. manage.
We walked to the waterfall and then turned back. It took about 2 hours with good breaks.
Parking by the main street - some drived the small road about 1 km closer the path start.
3. Azorias Ancient Olive Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Next to the important Archaic settlement of ‘’Azorias’’ in Kavousi, with a life-span of more than 3200 years, there is the ancient olive tree that is called ‘’monumental’’. Its branches were used for olive wreaths of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
Reviewed By Maria H
The legendary olive tree in azoria is located 1 km south of the vilage kavousi and very close to the homonymoos archaelogical site in azoria.this tree is the oldest olive tree in the world.. is amazing...
4. Voulisma Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 533 reviews
Reviewed By Anthony W - Yorkshire, United Kingdom
If youre staying anywhere near Ag Nic then you must visit Voulisma beach. Fantastic golden sandy beach and crystal clear water. We visited in September and there was plenty of room and it was not crowded. There is a reasonably priced bar at the top of the beach which has toilets and changing facilities.
There are showers on the beach and water-sports for the more adventurous.
5. Archaeological Site Mochlos Islet (Psillos)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Angela R
You can swim here from the shore or hire a boat to take you. Today the site represents the accumulation of different occupational phases--Minoans, Mycenaeans, Byzantine. The site is still being studied by a team of Greeks and Americans, and one should always strive to be a responsible archaeological tourist. Take lots of pictures, but strive to leave as small a footprint as possible. Because of its complexity, try to do a little Reading before going so that you can make the most of it. There is no shade on the island, so bring a hat!
6. Cretan Thyme
Overall Ratings
5 based on 8 reviews
Discover the secrets and joys of cooking delicious local dishes, using fresh seasonal ingredients in a relaxed and fun way. Our cooking lessons are designed for those who love good food, wine, good company and nature as much as we do!Key feature of the Cretan diet is the high consumption of extra virgin olive oil. Olive oil has monounsaturated fatty acids, which decrease blood cholesterol levels and protect from cancer (Simopoulos & Robinson, 1998) and cell degeneration, due to its Ω-3 (linolenic) and Ω-6 (linoleic) fatty acids, concentration of vitamins E and A and more than 600 antioxidative substances.Wine consumption is protects against cancer and degenerative diseases and can decrease mortality rates from coronary diseases by 15 to 60% (Cordon 1983, Rimm 1991).
Reviewed By Martin H - London, United Kingdom
Tally and Christos are providing a home hospitality and cooking tuition venture which aims to give guests and students a taste of authentic Cretan cuisine and hospitality. They have a comfy double room and a twin room in a beautiful traditional Cretan village, and access to other local accommodation for larger groups. Their cooking programme is flexible and can be adapted to meet any particular needs.
Before deciding on our cooking programme for the week we started with a warm evening walk around the village to pick seasonal herbs - thyme, oregano, sage and capers all of which grow in abundance in the wild. Planning then commenced with a large glass of very good Cretan white while food was discussed, fantasized over and finally agreed on.
Our hosts are very knowledgeable about all aspects of local food and ingredients, how it made and where to find the best. Tuition is friendly and unassuming, suitable for novice chefs or those wishing to expand their knowledge. It’s as hands on and as much fun as you want it to be. We even picked capers which we prepared and pickled.
We spent one whole session planning, preparing and then eating a tester vegetarian celebration dinner for our daughter who was still at home, including local delicacies, dips, and sampling local cheeses.
The sea is warm (21c in June) and Beaches are clean and safe, however they are 10 minutes drive away so you might want to take advantage of some of the low cost air conditioned cars that Tally can arrange. There are also plenty of excellent local tavernas, Minoan ruins and other things to occupy yourself when it’s too hot even to think about food.
Christos and Tally have well established careers in hospitality and academia and business respectively. During our stay we met some other connections of theirs who are involved in Cretan archaeology, forensic archaeology of food and re creating the ancient diet of the island, along with wide experience of the Middle East. Everyone in Greece has at least three opinions on Greek politics and the various ineptitudes of their government so conversation flows freely.
Things you need to know. Take a notebook to write down recipes. Christos has a wide fund of tips and ideas which it’s easy to forget by next day. A car is pretty much a must, days start late and end late. It’s too hot to cook or eat much before 9 pm, so plan in a swim or siesta, and possibly a late start. The local custom is that every drink is accompanied by a little snack ‘ for the drink’ and possibly a glass of local excellent Raki. While Cretan food is very low in saturated fat and red meat, don’t expect to lose weight. The village is steep, cars park outside the village and steps are everywhere so it’s probably not best suited to Zimmer frames or buggies.
Would I do this again? Yes. Will I do this again? Yes. When will I do this again? As Soon as my waistline has recovered.
7. Lake Voulismeni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By derekp1948 - Lanark, United Kingdom
Actually it's only 64 meters deep but there are plenty of fish, and the setting is definitely quite photogenic, both at night and day. And there are various cafes, and restaurants and bars to entice the visitor, and plenty of friendly enticers trying hard to tempt you in. We liked it, and we thought the restaurant we were in wasn't too overpriced or touristy. Lucky us! It's worth a visit if you are there.
8. Kolokithia Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By BigBadBobbieBrown - Chippenham, United Kingdom
The Beach is lovely and a real Jewel for the lovely 'Island' with so much history... A lovely day out after a walk over the hill to get there... nope, not generally in holiday season, when the Spinalonga boat trips arrive it becomes over-crowded, littered with all sorts of rubbish (which can impact the local sea and land life).... Plenty of other Beaches around Elounda are available but the Island of Kolokithia offers much more to visitors than the beach...
9. Evotry
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By MARGARET S - Scotland
Went on a trip to Εύβοτρυ in the village of Kavousi. A small family business that makes preserves and cookies from Grapes and Grape Must Syrup. So if anyone is in the region of Pachi Ammos then take 2 minutes and head up to Kavousi to visit this small shop at the entrance of the village on the left.The products are organic and taste delicious. Also very inexpensive at €7 for both jars of preserve.
10. Agriomantra Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Agriomantra is a beach,unknown to the most, formed at the exit of short gorge,which the visitor needs to cross in order to access the beach. To get there one should follow the dirt road that crosses the green meadows west kavousi, located at lakos ampelion,to the entrance of the gorge. From there begins a short hike 10 minutes long, not particularly difficult,that leads to argiomantra beach.
Reviewed By 53dan - Prague, Czech Republic
We accessed the beach by car - from the main road google nav will take you right to the end of the road, where you´ll see gate closed. When you examine it closer, it is tied by knot and since signpost "Agriomantra" leads you through, we passed. Ahead of you is great 1150m long walk through ranch with goats and sheeps and in the end declines steeply to the semi sand/stone beach. We arrived at around 11 am and the beach was by far best we´ve ever had in Crete and we were the alone. But here comes the BUT! at around 1 pm, fishpicnick ship delivered 20+ loud people and grilling started -> whole beach was covered with smoke. As a conclusion - totally recommend this beach but come there soon in the morning to enjoy you solitude there!
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