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Xerokampos Katsounaki Beach – Alatsolimni Beach and Wetland loop from Kato Zakros

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Lasithi

Xerokampos Katsounaki Beach – Alatsolimni Beach and Wetland loop from Kato Zakros

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Xerokampos Katsounaki Beach – Alatsolimni Beach and Wetland loop from Kato Zakros

04:08

15.6km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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437 m

Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

Highlight • Gorge

The canyon of Káto Zákros can be committed from both sides and offers thus always new views.

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510 m

Free parking at Kato Zakros Beach

Highlight • Parking

Here you can park cars and mobile homes free of charge. The parking lot is right on the beach, next to small taverns and also offers a good starting point for a hike through the Gorge of the Dead.

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534 m

Zakros Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

The palace is not located at the point marked here, but about 400 m further west.

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5.76 km

Colorful Cliffs on the Coastal Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

6.74 km

Xerokampos Katsounaki Beach

Highlight • Beach

7.91 km

Dune Landscape at Paralia Abelou

Highlight • Natural

The dune landscape at Paralía Abélou is the work of the often strong winds here in the lonely southeast corner of Crete.

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7.94 km

Alatsolimni Beach and Wetland

Highlight • Beach

Here it is very atmospheric, you can watch waders and let your soul dangle.

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.17 km

537 m

362 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

1.15 km

537 m

247 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

26°C

17°C

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Xerokampos Katsounaki Beach – Alatsolimni Beach and Wetland loop from Kato Zakros

Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

Free parking at Kato Zakros Beach

Zakros Palace

Colorful Cliffs on the Coastal Trail

Xerokampos Katsounaki Beach

Dune Landscape at Paralia Abelou

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