{"id":1963,"date":"2024-11-13T15:06:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/?p=1963"},"modified":"2024-11-13T15:10:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T15:10:21","slug":"highest-mountain-crete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/highest-mountain-crete\/","title":{"rendered":"The Highest Mountains in Crete"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1963\" class=\"elementor elementor-1963\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cd2def0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1cd2def0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-536017ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"536017ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Crete is a diverse island known for its stunning beaches and vibrant cities. Its mountainous landscape provides some amazing hiking routes and unique Greek villages within the hills. Join us as we explore the highest points in Crete, including the renowned White Mountains and Mount Ida.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73faf5b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"73faf5b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3781fd72 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"3781fd72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__3781fd72\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-103da88e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"103da88e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f9e97ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f9e97ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Discovering the mountains of Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-173fa4a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"173fa4a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Crete is the largest island in Greece and has a diverse landscape. While many tourists think of Crete as a beach hotspot, there is so much more to explore past its beautiful coastline. If you travel a bit inland, this is where you will find the highest mountain in Crete and the best mountain villages in Crete.<\/p><p>Apart from being beautiful landmarks on the island, these mountain ranges are steeped in history and mythology. As an example, Mount Ida, which is the highest mountain in Crete, is known as the legendary birthplace of Zeus. The mountains of Crete also shape the island&#8217;s climate, culture, and way of life. Unique vegetation can be found only here which has influenced Crete&#8217;s cuisine and customs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72cf8e2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72cf8e2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ce13d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ce13d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The highest mountains of Crete and their hiking routes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84d1e66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"84d1e66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Crete is home to some impressive mountain ranges like the Lefka Ori and Psiloritis. Hiking in and around these areas is popular and super fun to enjoy all year round. With trails that range from leisurely walks to more intense climbs, the mountains in Crete Greece provide the perfect outdoor experience for all levels. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e981f1a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2e981f1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eba4873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6eba4873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">White Mountains - Lefka Ori<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce34b8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ce34b8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-Mountains-Lefka-Ori.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1981\" alt=\"White-Mountains-Lefka-Ori\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-Mountains-Lefka-Ori.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-Mountains-Lefka-Ori-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-Mountains-Lefka-Ori-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/White-Mountains-Lefka-Ori-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25146490 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25146490\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located in western Crete, the White Mountains are a standout feature of the Chania region. This range&#8217;s highest peak is the Pachnes, which is 2,453 meters tall. It&#8217;s the second-highest mountain in Crete and has panoramic views of the island. It is called the White Mountains because during winter the peaks are snow-capped and in the summer, the sun reflects the limestone surface, always giving them a white appearance.<\/p><p>Popular hiking routes include the Samaria Gorge. This is the longest gorge in Europe, coming in at 16 kilometres long. Another common route is the E4 European Walking Path which is part of the E4 trail that goes across Europe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08a35ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08a35ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c8fb22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c8fb22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mount Ida - Psiloritis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cd6dcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0cd6dcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mount-Ida-Psiloritis.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1983\" alt=\"Mount-Ida-Psiloritis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mount-Ida-Psiloritis.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mount-Ida-Psiloritis-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mount-Ida-Psiloritis-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Mount-Ida-Psiloritis-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-259c100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"259c100\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Located between the regions of Rethymno and Heraklion, Mount Ida, also called Psiloritis, is the highest mountain in Crete. Its tallest peak is Timios Stavros, which reaches 2,456 meters tall. This location is especially important in Greek mythology as it is said to be the birthplace of the Greek God, Zeus. The Ideon Cave is where Zeus was raised by the nymph Amalthea.<\/p><p>Popular hiking routes here include the Nida Plateau. It is a difficult hike, that takes about 7 hours to complete. Another route is the Skinakas Observatory Route, which takes you to the functioning observatory where you can gaze at the stars. We suggest to check their open nights for public viewing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0c1042 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e0c1042\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84db23d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84db23d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dikti Mountains<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0098ba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0098ba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dikti-Mountains.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1985\" alt=\"Dikti-Mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dikti-Mountains.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dikti-Mountains-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dikti-Mountains-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dikti-Mountains-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b6ef2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b6ef2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover the Dikti Mountains in the eastern part of Crete within the Lasithi region. The highest peak, Spathi, stands at 2,148 meters tall. You can visit the plateau where historical windmills dot the landscape, offering a glimpse into the island&#8217;s agricultural heritage. Explore the Dikteon Cave, steeped in Greek mythology as another birthplace of Zeus.<\/p><p>Numerous trails circle the Lasithi Plateau, suitable for hikers of all levels. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned trekker or just enjoy a leisurely walk, you&#8217;ll find paths that lead through picturesque villages and offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-009edab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"009edab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2110d3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2110d3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thripti Mountains<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1919525 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1919525\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thripti-Mountains-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1991\" alt=\"Thripti-Mountains-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thripti-Mountains-1.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thripti-Mountains-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thripti-Mountains-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Thripti-Mountains-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ad7121 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ad7121\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover the Thripti Mountains hidden away in eastern Crete near the town of Ierapetra. The highest peak here, Afentis Stavromenos, stands at 1,476 meters tall. Few tourists visit this area, so it&#8217;s the perfect place to go if you prefer peace and tranquillity. Since this mountain range is near the sea, you&#8217;ll find a diverse landscape with pine forests and cliffs.<\/p><p>You can hike through forest trails that lead to viewpoints of the Libyan Sea or take on the Ha Gorge hiking trail meant for experienced hikers. This trek offers a challenging climb with steep walls and narrow paths, perfect for those seeking an adrenaline rush.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-424f15f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"424f15f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8ecc32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d8ecc32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Asterousia Mountains<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddbd299 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ddbd299\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1255\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asterousia-Mountains.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1989\" alt=\"Asterousia-Mountains\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asterousia-Mountains.jpg 1255w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asterousia-Mountains-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asterousia-Mountains-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Asterousia-Mountains-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1255px) 100vw, 1255px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c53ff8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c53ff8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Stretching along the southern coast of the Heraklion region, the Asterousia Mountains offer a beautiful sight to see. You will find many monasteries here, including the historic Koudoumas Monastery, which monks still inhabit. Popular routes include hiking up to Kofinas Peak, where a charming chapel awaits you at the top.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab7711d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ab7711d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e94e22c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e94e22c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The most beautiful mountain villages in Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39337513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39337513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most charming features of Crete is its quaint mountain villages. It is in these villages that you can escape from the typical tourist hotspots and really learn about Creten culture and heritage. The villagers are known to be extremely hospitable and you will get to try the most delicious cuisine in the best mountain villages in Crete.<\/p><p>The village of <strong>Anogia<\/strong>, found on the slopes of Mount Ida, has historical ties to World War II. The village&#8217;s cultural festivals are also a must-see, showcasing Crete&#8217;s traditions.<\/p><p><strong>Zaros<\/strong> is another must-see village on the foothills of Mount Psiloritis. It is known for its natural beauty and Lake Votomos. The ancient monastery of Vrontisi is also found here.<\/p><p>Near the Dikti Mountains is one of Crete&#8217;s oldest villages, <strong>Kritsa<\/strong>. It is full of Byzantine churches and is perfect for any historical buff.<\/p><p>The villages of <strong>Argyroupoli<\/strong> near the White Mountains and Spili in the Rethymno region are also unmissable stops. Both of these villages are known for their Venetian remains and art. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c4d2a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"40c4d2a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db05fb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db05fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Come and explore the mountains of Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e86c3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e86c3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After exploring the many different mountain ranges along Crete and visiting its charming villages found within the peaks, we clearly see that Crete is more than just a beach destination. It offers the perfect setting for nature lovers who want to fully immerse themselves in the local culture and rich history of the island.<\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re an avid hiker, a history enthusiast, or someone simply looking to enjoy a unique holiday, the mountains in Crete Greece will have something special for you. Don&#8217;t wait any longer to book your unforgettable trip to Crete. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/\">Oreo Travel<\/a> you can browse a large variety of accommodation options all over the island. From mountain lodges to luxury villas along the coast. 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