Zakros - Kato Zakros Gorge in Palekastro.Gorges and Hiking in eastern Crete. Holidays and accommodation in east Crete

Within a few distance from the village of Zakros, starts the Gorge, which ends at the bay of Kato Zakros, almost near the Minoan Palace area.
This gorge is of outstanding beauty, with large caves in its walls.

In those caves were discovered tombs from the Minoan period, and finds of great archaeological importance. That is the reason why the caves are named "The Caves of Deads" and the gorge "The Gorge of Deads".

Because of its natural beauty and archaeological significance the gorge attracts numerous visitors every year.


The exit of the gorge in Kato Zakros bay	In these caves were discovered tombs from the Minoan period	The exit of the gorge. The Minoan settlement is located in 5 min walking from this point


The crossing of the gorge is easy	The entrance as you come from Pano (upper) Zakros.		The path under the oleander !


The path under the plane trees	The path under the rocks