Kapsa Monastery

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Kapsa monastery, is located in the southeastern edge of Crete, 5 km west of the Cape Goudouras (ancient Eritrean) in a panoramic position overlooking the Libyan Sea. Kapsa monastery is built on a fortified position on a steep and rocky … Continued

Sarakinas Gorge

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Starting from Mythoi, a small village 16 km west of Ierapetra, the gorge of Sarakinas, is an ideal place for family walks in nature! It ends at Myrtos village. The gorge of Sarakinas is crossed by a small river, Kryopotamos, … Continued

Ancient Latos

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East of Agios Nikolaos, 3km north of Kritsa, lie the ruins of an important ancient city, Latos. Latos was first populated in the Minoan period, as the archeological findings show us. The walls of the buildings that still stand are … Continued

The canyon of the Dead

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The canyon of the Dead in Kato Zakros is the final part of the European trail E4, that starts in Portugal and crosses Europe. It’s a canyon of great archeological value, easy to traverse – even for beginners -, that … Continued

Monastery of Toplou

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The holy monastery of Kyria Akrotiriani – Toplou, Sitia, Crete, known from the 14th – 15th cent, not only preserved the spiritual, intellectual and cultural heritage of the wider area of Eastern Crete but also was the the center of … Continued

The cavern of Milatos

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The cavern of Milatos is located near the village Milatos, in northwestern Lasithi. It’s accessible by foot (10 minutes), from a paved trail that starts 2.5km east of the village. The cavern is organized for visitors, even though there are … Continued

Zou’s spring

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In the village of Zou, pours out a spring which is known as Zou’s spring. From that spring, the entire Municipality of Sitia has been receiving its supply of water, since 1911. Located 7 kilometers away from Sitia, it’s a … Continued

Richtis gorge

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Richtis gorge is a wonderful little gorge, located just 17 kilometers west of Sitia, or 48 kilometers east of Agios Nikolaos, in the village Exo Mouliana. It’s an ideal place for walking, for those that love taking walks in nature … Continued