Overall, Lefka Ori of Crete offers an incredible hiking experience that is not to be missed. With stunning scenery, diverse terrain, rich history, unique wildlife, and plenty of adventure, there’s something for everyone in this spectacular mountain range. So pack your hiking boots and hit the trails – Lefka Ori waiting for you!
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4 tips before start hiking Lefka Ori
Hiking in the Lefka Ori mountains is not an easy task. Many people have been in danger on these rough mountains. We give you 4 basic tips for hiking safely in the mountains. 1. Get a map. Just go old school! Don’t trust your GPS device completely. The trails on Lefka Ori mountains are notContinue reading “4 tips before start hiking Lefka Ori”
Vintage nostalgic mountain posters
With a pervasive nostalgia, we present you some vintage mountain posters, made with art and passion that you can look at for hours and let your mind travel. So what if dozens of years have passed? So what if digital technology has taken over people’s lives? These images – of another era – evoke wonderfulContinue reading “Vintage nostalgic mountain posters”
Orogeny, Paleogeography and Geomorphology of the White Mountains
Lefka Ori today are the largest mountain range in Crete, with a highest altitude of 2,453 meters at the peak of Pachnes. They are 30 km long and 25 km wide, with more than 50 peaks over 2,000 meters high. In among the bare peaks are numerous plateaus and areas that sometimes resemble a moonContinue reading “Orogeny, Paleogeography and Geomorphology of the White Mountains”
Mitata
Mitato (plural: mitata) is a vaulted stone building of the Cretan mountains. The artful construction of Mitato, built only of stones without using binder, was the best solution in the bare rocky mountains of Crete. This is indicated by the fact that after so many centuries, even today many shepherds of Crete use Mitata in orderContinue reading “Mitata”
