Margeles Cave (Helenes)

It is located northeast of the village of Elenes, very close to the traditional springs of the village. Its entrance is formed on a small plateau, it is narrow and low with a southwest orientation and a view toward Mount Kentros. In its greater part, the cave consists...

Olive grove of Monastiraki and the memorial olive tree of Genna

Δυτικά από το χωριό Μοναστηράκι, στην τοποθεσία Ροβύθη βρίσκεται το Άλσος Ελιάς  Αμαρίου, το οποίο ανήκει στη Γεωργική Σχολή Ασωμάτων και είναι ανακηρυγμένο από τον Σύνδεσμο Ελαιοκομικών Δήμων Κρήτης (ΣΕΔΗΚ) ως μνημειακό. Εδώ θα έχετε την ευκαιρία να δείτε από κοντά...

Mount Idi or Psiloritis

Idi or Psiloritis with the highest peak at 2,456m. (Timios Stavros), is characterized by a variety of landscapes, great biodiversity, and the presence of many endemic species of flora and fauna, even rare and endangered species. Limestones, dolomites, and slates are...

Mount Kedros

It includes the mountainous mass of Kedros (peak 1776 m), the wider area of Patsos, the Potamos dam, and to the west the gorges of Agia Fotia and Kissos. It is characterized by igneous rocks and low vegetation with bushes and brambles. Rare species are also observed...

Platys Potamos River

The Platys Potamos is considered one of the largest rivers of Crete, and one of the most important ecosystems in the area of the Municipality of Koureton. The Platys Potamos gathers the waters of the streams of Southwestern Psiloritis and after traveling a long...
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