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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 26, 2025

Limestone with fossils

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Here you walk along the limestone slabs near the sea. Definitely pay attention to the ground. Fossils are plentiful in the limestone - hundreds of fossilized shells and other sea creatures from ancient times. Very impressive!

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Matala Cave Dwellings

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In the Neolithic period, numerous dwelling caves were dug into the soft, porous rock of the bay, which were used as burial sites during the Roman occupation of Crete. To …

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Gorge of Aposelemi

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August 2022: the road under the bridge was blocked by a fence, the van be opened, it is only secured by a wire. However, the first half of the path …

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Trachoulas Beach

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The beautiful sandy beach is much larger than you would expect after the short hike through the gorge. However, it does not offer a lot of shade, so you should …

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Aposelemis Reservoir

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Very large reservoir, many species of birds have settled, there is a flooded little village with a chapel which is up to the upper 1/3 in the water. But ! …

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Entrance to the Cave of St. Paraskevi

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The entrance is located behind some trees. A paved path leads to it. An uneven path then leads down. Attention, it can be smooth.

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Ancient Plane Tree of Krasi

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This sycamore is said to be 2200 years old after a survey of the laser-conserved chip. The measurement took place in 2012 by the Cretan University. This was told by …

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Ancient Olive Tree of Panagia

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A hike starts in the village of Panagia to one of the oldest olive trees in Crete - estimated to be 3000 years old, and of course there are also …

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Empasa Gorge

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Breathtaking nature, circling birds of prey, flowers in spring, pleasant walking on wide paths.

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Richtis Gorge Rocky Trail

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