Vai Palm Beach
Sandy beach backed by Europe’s largest natural forest of Cretan date palms.
Sandy beaches · Sitia
Routes & trails
Walks, gorges, the E4 and scenic drives
Crete is best seen slowly: on foot through a gorge, along the coast path of Sfakia, on a stage of the E4 or by car over a high plateau. Start early in summer, carry more water than you think and check how you get back from the end of a one-way walk.
Lasithi Plateau
A green high plain ringed by mountains.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Lasithi Plateau
Gorge of the Dead (Zakros)
A walk from Zakros to the Minoan palace.
Gorges · Sitia
Sarakina Gorge
A gorge with pools you wade through.
Gorges · Ierapetra
Richtis Gorge and Waterfall
A shady gorge with a 20 m waterfall.
Gorges · Sitia
Gorge of Ha
A narrow canyon for experts.
Gorges · Ierapetra
Katharo Plateau
A remote summer plateau above Kritsa.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Lasithi Plateau
Kolokitha Peninsula
A quiet peninsula with ancient ruins across from Elounda.
Plateaus, forests & parks · Agios Nikolaos
Hidden gem
Havgas Gorge
An easy gorge with a lake.
Gorges · Ierapetra
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