The holly grove of Rouvas is located 55km south of Heraklion and 16km north of Gergeri village, in one of the most rugged and secluded parts of Crete. This isolation is the main reason for its existence, since humans have fortunately not destroyed that like all the other lost forests of Crete. R...

The gorge of Samaria is the second most visited tourist attraction on Crete (following the Minoan palace of Knossos) and by far the most popular walk. More than a quarter million people walk through the gorge every year from May to October. In winter the gorge is closed to visitors due to danger ...

Agiofarago Canyon is located in south of Odigitria Monastery is very scenic and accessed only on foot. Its name indicates that it was used by many hermits who stayed here because of the isolation of the area.

Der künstliche See von Zaros oder Votomos liegt an den südlichen Hängen von Psiloritis, nur 1 km nördlich von Zaros und 45 km südwestlich von Iraklion. Das Gebiet war ein kleines Feuchtgebiet vor 1987, das im Krater von Votomos Quelle geformt wurde. Es dauerte seine jetzige Form im Jahr 1987, als...