Hidden gem
Havgas Gorge
An easy gorge with a lake.
Gorges · Ierapetra
Nature & landscapes
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.
Hidden gem
Amazonas Park
A small zoo for families.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Agios Nikolaos
Hidden gem
Pelekita Cave
A big cave on the coast.
Caves · Sitia
Hidden gem
Trapeza Cave
A cult cave near Tzermiado.
Caves · Lasithi Plateau
Hidden gem
Mastoras Waterfall
One of the highest waterfalls in Greece.
Lakes, rivers & waterfalls · Ierapetra
Hidden gem
Mount Selena
A peak above the Lasithi plateau.
Mountains & peaks · Lasithi Plateau
Hidden gem
Ziros Plateau
A plateau in the far south-east.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Sitia
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