Tag: mountains Crete

How many beauties can Greece hold? Surely you have wondered something similar while traveling and getting to know new places, whether in the mountains or in our island country. Coasts, islands, meadows, mountains, and lakes compose a magnificent and impressive landscape. A puzzle of contrasts even within the same prefecture and around the same city. Crete undoubtedly boasts some of the most beautiful places in Greece and the most impressive natural sights. One of them is the so-called lake "heart" that enchants you, but... Not all year round. Lake Omalos ...

Gorges in Crete. A special experience as it is enough to live only that. From the embrace of the gorge to the embrace of the sea. Here is a combination of very strong emotions! In the gorges of Crete the -brave- walker falls from high to low having had enough of his retina with a great alternation of landscapes. With almost 95% of its soil being limestone, Crete is... a country of canyons. With more than 400 gorges, it gathers the largest number from the rest of Greece. We recommend ...

As you explore different parts of Greece, you encounter wonders, oddities, and glimpses of history, culture, and the daily lives of the old inhabitants. A prime example is Mitata, the ancient stone shelters of the Cretan shepherds. These mountain dwellings still stand today and reveal how people used to live and adapt to their environment. Mitata are landmarks of Crete that you should visit and learn about their fascinating story. Psira: The unknown Greek island with the ancient settlement Mitata: The impressive ancient mountain lodgings of Crete Mitata (plural) are ...