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View of Kato Zakros – Pelekita Cave loop from Kato Zakros

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Lasithi

View of Kato Zakros – Pelekita Cave loop from Kato Zakros

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View of Kato Zakros – Pelekita Cave loop from Kato Zakros

02:36

7.83km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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290 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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364 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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444 m

Vineyard Educational Trail

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591 m

Kato Zakros Minoan Palace

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The Minoan Palace of Kato Zakros is one of four in Crete - the most famous being Knossos. The palasate dates from between 1600 and 1550 BC. It was destroyed …

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744 m

Akrogiali Family Tavern

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High quality, friendly reception, also overnight accommodation, additional assistance in arranging a taxi.

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1.42 km

View of Kato Zakros

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4.17 km

Pelekita Cave

Highlight • Cave

great walk always along the coast

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7.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

693 m

469 m

409 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

605 m

354 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 9 July

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View of Kato Zakros – Pelekita Cave loop from Kato Zakros

Free parking at Kato Zakros Beach

Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

Vineyard Educational Trail

Kato Zakros Minoan Palace

Akrogiali Family Tavern

View of Kato Zakros

Pelekita Cave

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