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”
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Samaria gorge
Hiking distance: 16km Hiking duration: 5-6h Difficulty: 3/5 *From May to October Hike the longest gorge in Greece The most famous hiking destination in Greece is Samaria Gorge, which belongs to the ‘’National Park of Samaria’’ and ‘’Lefka Ori Conservation Area’’. Incredible Cretan nature, breathtaking views, impressive geological formations, endemic plants and herbs, the famousContinue reading “Samaria gorge”
Malotira. The Cretan mountain tea.
*An interesting article about Cretan tea from the organic farm “to filo”. When you think of Crete, you may think of the incredible architecture, long history, and beautiful sights to see. But beyond what lies on the surface, the island of Crete is also a unique ecological phenomenon, with hundreds of types of flora, includingContinue reading “Malotira. The Cretan mountain tea.”
Winter in Crete
Winter in Chania, and in Crete, in general, has a lot of perks. You may not experience the perks of swimming on crystal clear beaches in Crete but there are many things to do in Chania that will certainly rouse you. Museums, art galleries, cinemas, cafeterias, and rated restaurants can indulge you in our hospitality! Mountains ofContinue reading “Winter in Crete”
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”
Gorges & plataus in the White Mountains
Gorges There is no doubt that the action of water has played a decisive role in the creation of the gorges of Lefka Ori. Nonetheless, there is disagreement over exactly how they were created. Some argue that the tectonic movements created cracks, which were expanded further by the action of the water and other factors.Continue reading “Gorges & plataus in the White Mountains”
