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Naxxos
October 15, 2018
Hiking
Because of the many ancient tombs that were found in the caves of the gorge, the Zákros gorge is also called "valley of the dead".
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•Peter
November 27, 2025
Hiking
A well-maintained hiking trail, accessible year-round, leads through the Gorge of the Dead. It can be started either in the village of Zakros or at the Palace of Zakros in Kato Zakros. If undertaken as a loop, allow four hours for the hike. The gorge is a section of the European long-distance hiking trail E4.
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•Peter
November 27, 2025
Hiking
The Gorge of the Dead (Greek: Φαράγγι Νεκρών Farángi Nekrón), also known as the Gorge of Zakros (Φαράγγι Ζάκρου Farángi Zákrou) or Valley of the Dead, lies below the town of Zakros, west of the Minoan palace near Kato Zakros in eastern Crete. During the summer months, the gorge is one of the most popular hiking destinations in eastern Crete.
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