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Agiofarago Gorge & Beach
Short gorge walk ending at a pebble beach, a chapel and a natural rock arch.
Schluchten · Phaistos
Natur & Landschaften
Gorges, caves, peaks, plateaus and lakes
Behind the beaches, Crete is a mountain island: three ranges above 2,000 m, hundreds of gorges, caves linked to the myths of Zeus, high plateaus and rare palm forests. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for walking; in summer, start early and carry plenty of water.
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Cave of Eileithyia
Ancient cave of the goddess of childbirth.
Höhlen · Heraklion
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Fairy Cave of Astrakoi
A small cave in a gorge, linked to fairy tales.
Höhlen · Archanes-Asterousia
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Kamares Cave
A Minoan sacred cave high on Psiloritis.
Höhlen · Phaistos
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Dia Island
A nature reserve island off Heraklion.
Hochebenen, Wälder & Parks · Heraklion
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Agios Nikitas Palm Forest
A hidden grove of Cretan palms.
Hochebenen, Wälder & Parks · Archanes-Asterousia
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Martsalo Gorge
A short gorge with palms leading to a hidden beach.
Schluchten · Phaistos
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Astrakiano Gorge
A green gorge with a fairy cave.
Schluchten · Archanes-Asterousia
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Arvi Gorge
A dramatic canyon with an 85 m waterfall.
Schluchten · Viannos
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Haroupodasos Carob Forest
A wild carob forest in the Asterousia.
Hochebenen, Wälder & Parks · Archanes-Asterousia
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Trypitis Gorge
A 4 km gorge to a secluded beach.
Schluchten · Gortyna