Agia Irini Gorge
A green 7.5 km gorge ending near Sougia.
Gorges · Kantanos-Selino
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.
Zaros
Mountain village famous for spring water and trout.
All villages & towns · Phaistos
Rouvas Gorge
A green walk from Lake Votomos at Zaros.
Gorges · Gortyna
Askifou Plateau
A mountain plateau of four villages in the White Mountains.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Apokoronas
Dikti Mountains
The mountains of eastern Crete with peaks over 2,000 m.
Mountains & peaks · Lasithi Plateau
Psiloritis UNESCO Geopark
A UNESCO geopark around Crete's highest mountain.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Amari
Hidden gem
Katsiveli Refuge
A high mountain refuge in the White Mountains.
Mountains & peaks · Sfakia
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