Nature and sights in Sitia, Ierapetra, Palekastro, Kato Zakros, Agios Nikolaos
Taking as a starting point Palekastro square, you walk east, through Agathias settlement and going further in a dust road among the olive trees. Avoiding to get lost on your way, it's better to pay great attention on the map…
Kato Zakros - Xerokampos The route starts from the southern point of the beach of Kato Zakros. For information please contact the local tavernas, to provide orientation to the starting point. Initially we walk for about 50 meters by the…
Located north east of the small coastal village of Kato Zakros, between Karoumes and Kato Zakros beach. The cave can be reached by walking one hour from Kato Zakros, or from the beach of the village by using mechanized boats and…
The route begins near the entrance of the gorge of Kato Zakros. There is a relative sign, which will lead you to the direction. This first part of Kato Zakros - Skopeli is quite difficult and uphill, after climbing by almost…
If you are a mountain bike lover or healthy living is part of your life, then here’s your place to be. Explore the beautiful prefecture of Lasithi, Crete on our fascinating mountain bike tours in order to learn more about…
The cave of Vreiko is located about 2km north-east of the village of Pefki, Makrigialos. It is a cave and gulch and the known depth is 25-30 metres. The Entrance is an open and flat place that looks like a…
The village Agios Georgios, is located 14 km away from Sitia on the Sitia-Makrigialos-Ierapetra road. Anyone interested in caves should not fail to visit the Micro Katofygi cave (425 m above sea level) north-west of the village on the slopes…
Traostalos is one of the highest mountains near the coast of east Crete and is 14km far from Palekastro Village. Despite its only moderate height (515.4 m), however, the solid, isolated massif of Traostalos dominates the surrounding area, and its…
Epano Zakros is 38 km from Sitia. The road passes through Palekastro where it doubles back towards the south. Comparatively large village, Zakros includes in its community the following smaller villages: Kato Zakros, Adravasti, Azokeramos, Kellaria, Klisidi and the small…
One of the most spectacular hikes of eastern Crete is the route of extremely beauty between two traditional and historical villages of the area: Zakros and Ziros. It's so impressive because you walk along a path during the largest part…
