Crete mountains

Wondering what the highest mountain in Crete is? The island can be the perfect combination of lazy days at the beach and outdoor actions.

Hiking Crete’s spectacular Samaria Gorge | Discover Greece

Discover the best hikes in Crete, from beach hikes to gorge hikes, here are the best hiking trails in Crete that you shouldn't miss!

Church of St Nicholas - Kourtaliotiko gorge in Crete, Greece

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The Lefka Ori or White Mountains are in Chania prefecture in the west of the island of Crete in Greece.

Iraklio, Crete, Greece.

Samaria ~ Crete, Greece

Crete’s wildlife and landscape are two of the island’s attractions, including gorges for hiking, rare raptors like the lammergeier, wildcats and ancient trees.

Photo about Lake Zaros in the mountains of Crete, Greece. Image of nature, mountains, fish - 6047309

Crete, Greece

Hiking the beautiful gorge of Samaria in Crete. One of the most beautiful gorges in Europe and the second longest. It is legendary

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Hiking the Samaria Gorge is at the top of many people's Crete "must do" list. It is a 16km hike through forests, riverbeds and cliffs. The hike starts at 1250m above sea level in the White Mountains. It winds down to an end at the village of Agia Roumeli on the Libyan Sea. The entire gorge is a National Park and a World's Biosphere Reserve. The hike takes five to seven hours to complete and is the longest gorge in Europe that can be completed in one day. CaptK and I decided make the hike.

Lasithi is home to gorgeous little towns and a unique mountain landscape. Check this day trip to the beautiful Lasithi Plateau with its traditional windmills, its mouthwatering gastronomy, and some unknown places to explore. Travel in Crete | Things to do in Crete | Lasithi Plateau | Villages in Crete | Mountains in Crete | Holidays in Crete

The most beautiful attraction located in the west part of Crete is Lefka Ori, also called the White Mountains. The mountains are made of limestone, and can be covered by snow till the beginning of summer. The highest summit is Pachnes with an altitude 2,453 m. Besides, there are lots of summits with

Mount Ida/Psiloritis

A beach near Chania on the island of Crete in Greece. Original Digital Photography ~ @mattiemylo #chania #crete #greece #travel #photography #digitalphotography #mediterranean #sea #beach #goat #mountains #independentartist #art #travelguide #travel

Mountain goat in Crete

This stretch of the Mediterranean is visible along the north coastline from many of the dozens of peaks that reach over 6000 ft. altitude along the Lefka Ori range.