イラクリオンの峠・トップ10

The windmills on the famous Lassithi Plateau are located right off the road. Admission and parking are free. One of the mills has been completely restored. Sturdy shoes are recommended for the easy climb. Unfortunately, you can't go all the way to the top, but you still have fantastic views over the plateau.

Near Paranymfi, you should visit the spectacular Ambas waterfall, at the beginning of the gorge of the same name. This gorge is home to the largest colony of birds of prey in Europe.

The average altitude of Asteroussia is not really impressive (<1250m), but access is quite difficult because the terrain is very rugged, with many ravines. Asterousia's main features are the warm temperatures, rare rainfall and very low vegetation, but this is deceptive. The few trees that struggle to grow are eaten by the hungry goats that destroy everything. Rugged mountains, sharp rocks and steep cliffs that fall into the sea give the whole region an eerie character that makes these landscapes unique in Europe. Our absolute favorite destination in Crete, on the numerous hikes there we hardly met any other living creatures apart from goats and vultures (an endless number of vultures). The hiker's heart is happy.

From the White Mountains to the Kedros, over the Ida Mountains, the Jukhtas to the Dikti Mountains - simply gigantic! All of Crete's mountains in one photo. THE photos downscaled by Komoot cannot really convey the actual impression. Overwhelming.

On clear days, the almost 30 km as the crow flies are no problem, the view is wonderful. Kofinas, the highest mountain in the Asterousias Mountains, is clearly visible.

Guys, the tour is simply brilliant and the view is breathtaking.

Looking down into the valley from up here is really beautiful. Come on, take 3 minutes!

From the gravel road to Kofinas there are always impressive views of the Masara Plain and the Ida Mountains.