There are paths with varying difficulty levels, and professionals in the field can integrate you into their team. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the lush area beyond the coastal mountain range north of Plakias. Mountain biking and cycling tours are other local attractions.

There are hiking trails in the picturesque villages of Sellia and Lefkogia, and a delightful walk along the Kourtaliotiko Gorge to the Preveli Monastery. An easy 30-minute uphill trail to the village of Myrthios begins just before the youth hostel in Plakias.

Enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the lush flora and fauna of the stunning Cretan nature through guided hikes in the Kourtalioti Gorge. These excursions offer dynamic changes in the environment, including traversing the gorge along the river, walking in the riverbed, observing the Kourtalioti waterfalls and the Venetian bridge, all the way to the final destination: the palm-fringed beach of Preveli.