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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Crete

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

beautiful natural monuments in the Crete. 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: November 14, 2025

Preveli Beach and Palm Forest

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Very nice beach. But even in the low season there is a lot going on.
For some circular hikes, the river has to be crossed.
But now there is so …

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Stone Arch in Imbros Gorge

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The Imbros Gorge is a highlight on Crete. Magnificent rock formations can be admired. The narrow spots in the canyon are fantastic. The hike through the gorge is also suitable for children. I can only recommend it 🇬🇷👍🌞👌😎

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Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

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Climb to the roof of CRETE, climb the highest mountain, the "Psiloritis" (2456m), climbing just under 5km/900m (category black/difficult). Very few people, just a few nice pilgrims and hikers. During …

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Iron Gates (Sideroportes), Samaria Gorge

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Absolutely impressive the steep rock face and the beautiful path on the boardwalk over the stream!

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Samaria Gorge

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As a rule, a few hundred people start the tour through the gorge here every day.

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Samaria Gorge Entrance

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Usually hundreds of people start the tour here every day

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Richtis Waterfall

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There is a rest area with table and benches at the waterfall and the sea, but the food and drinks itself must be brought, as there is nowhere to kiosk or a refreshments.

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Xyloskalo Descent — Samaria Gorge National Park

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Shortly after the entrance, it goes down in serpentines. This is also where the traffic jams the most when buse wisely people start the tour.

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Gorge of Lissos

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Great hiking trail, over stones and a plateau with a wonderful view.

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Rock arch at the lower end of Imbros Gorge

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The Imbros Gorge is a highlight on Crete, fantastic and untouched nature lies at your feet, wonderful 🌞😎👍🥾

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Crete

Preveli Beach and Palm Forest

Stone Arch in Imbros Gorge

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

Iron Gates (Sideroportes), Samaria Gorge

Samaria Gorge

Samaria Gorge Entrance

Richtis Waterfall

Xyloskalo Descent — Samaria Gorge National Park

Gorge of Lissos

Rock arch at the lower end of Imbros Gorge

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