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Cretan Landscape

Magical beaches in Crete

Crete's coastline is awash with wonderful beaches and you'll be hard-pressed to choose when it comes to deciding which one to head for. Here are some of the best beaches in Crete:

• Elounda
• Elafonissi
• Falassarna
• Gramvousa – Balos
• Preveli
• Palaiochora
• Sougia
• Loutro

Hiking, Trekking or a relaxing walk...

Crete is a mountainous island and the island's history, as well as the personality of its inhabitants, was greatly affected by these mountains.

Along with mountain paths there are also many paths by the coast, and many stunning gorges:

• The gorge of Aradena
• Agia Eirini gorge
• Samaria Gorge
• Asterousia Mountains
• Mt Dikti in Lassithi area
• Mt Ida or Idi or Psiloritis, the mountain of Zeus where your can visit the Skinakas Observatory
• White Mountains

Caves of Crete

The Greek Speleological Society has recorded over 3.000 caves in Crete.

Not only astounding examples of nature’s talent for interior decoration but many of them are also of great scientific value, being of archaeological, paleontological and historical interest:

• The cave of Sfentoni Zoniana
• The Diktaian Cave (Dikteon Andron, birthplace of Zeus)
• The Idaian Cave (Ideon Andron)
• The Cave of Eileithyia (Ilithiia)
• The cave of Ag. Paraskevi Skotinou

Lakes of Crete

Kournas lake is the only fresh water lake on the island. Located 3 km inland from Georgioupolis, at the foot of the White Mountains, its atmosphere is more reminiscent of Switzerland than Crete.

The clear water is great for swimming and constantly changes colour according to the weather and time of the day.

Discovery Excursions

• 4x4 Jeep Tours
• Canyoning
• Caving
• Rock Climbing
• Outdoor Games
• Rappelling
• River Trek
• Horse Riding
• Mountain Biking
• Trekking

The possibilities are endless! Personalized itineraries can be designed according to your particular interests. The Knossos Beach Team will arrange everything (transfers, meals, entrance tickets, equipment, and supervision). Contact us directly

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