Karfi
Minoan settlement Karfi on Lasithi plateau. Karfi is a crucial Minoan village east of Diaselou tis Ampelou (Seli) which is placed at the borders of the areas of Heraklion and …
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Peninsula of Spinalonga
Walks, hiking and swimming at Kolikitha and other sandy beaches on the peninsula of Spinalonga in front of Elounda and the fortress island. In general, the island in front of …
Havga Canyon
Havga Canyon on Lasithi Plateau. Behind the impressive water reservoirs of the melt water from the snow peaks from winter is the easy to walk canyon. The Havga Canyon on …
Lato
Lato, the best preserved mountain city of the Dorian’s on Crete. The archeological site with its ruins from the old warriors town dated from 5th and 4th century BC and …
Gortys
Gortys, the destroyed Roman city on Crete. The provincial capital was never rebuilt after the destruction by the Saracens and the ruins are in the state they were in 1,200 …
Zakros
Palace of Zakros and Dead’s Gorge. In the area of Pano and Kato Zakros (‘upper’ and ‘lower’ Zakros), there were in the Protopalatial from 1900-1700 BC. a wide, large settlement, …
Lasithi hiking path
Exploring the hiking path E4 in the western part of the Lasithi plateau. Across the plateau runs a network of interesting trails. Across the Lasithi plateau runs a network of …
Ha Gorge
The imposing Ha gorge near Ierapetra on Crete. Location and the area around, pictures and video of the spectacular crossing of the canyon. Ha Gorge A particular major characteristic around …
Kritsa Canyon
One of the most impressive gorges on Crete is the Kritsa Canyon close to Aghios Nikolaos. Hiking and climbing over rocks is often necessary. The circular route is one and …