Amari valley is formed between the Mountains Kedros and Psiloritis, at an altitude of 400-500m and is 25km long. It is the natural passage from the north to south Rethymno and Messara Plain. For its central ...
The artificial lake of Zaros or Votomos is located on the southern slopes of Psiloritis, just 1km north of Zaros and 45km southwest of Iraklion. The area was a small wetland before 1987, which was shaped ...
Almiros spring can probably most satisfactory explain the term paradox. This spring is located at the northeastern side of Psiloritis, a few hundred meters far from the sea and the city of Heraklion, and ...
... importance of the area for birds of prey can be explained by its location, which serves as a link between the White Mountains and the mountains of central Crete (Psiloritis and Asterousia).
Kourtaliotiko ...
East of Voriza village, at the foot of Psiloritis, starts an arid canyon with holly trees that leads to the plateau of Nida Plateau and the cave Ideon Antron. The gorge is very steep at the beginning with ...
The imposing Ida Range has the highest peak of Crete, Timios Stavros at 2546m altitude. For reaching Timios Stavros, there are many ways from both north and south sides. The view for the peak is amazing ...
... many to that of Knossos.
Ancient Zominthos is located at Psiloritis range, 7km west of Anogia, on the road heading to the plateau Nida. Discovered in 1982, Zominthos is one of the most important archaeological ...
... 16km west of Heraklion, in a strategic location near the east slopes of range Psiloritis. Tylissos was a Minoan city that was flourished in 1650-1450 mainly because it was amid the road that led from Knossos ...
The gorge of Agios Nikolaos, Gafaris or Rouvas is bounded by the peaks of Ambelakia from east and Samari from west. This is the most important gorge of Psiloritis and central Crete and took its name from ...
... Asterousia formations and ophiolites (volcanic rocks). It is no coincidence that Crete hosts two areas designated by UNESCO for their geological significance: Psiloritis Geopark and Sitia Geopark.
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One of the most picturesque mitata in Crete is that of Kakioros at Livadiotiko Aori, high above the village of Livadia on Psiloritis Range. It is located next to the road leading from Livadia the plateau ...
... the range of Psiloritis it actually belongs. What makes Strouboulas special and beloved by the locals is its shape reminiscent of the pyramid or volcano when looking from Heraklion. In fact, however, its ...
... discern Psiloritis and the mountains of South Rethymnon. Sternes also offers an amazing view across the mountainous desert of Sfakia, a unique landscape throughout the northern hemisphere of our planet. ...
... served as the administrative coordinating center of the mountainous production of Psiloritis Range. From Gaidourofas, the Minoans apparently coordinated the production of livestock products, honey, resin ...
The peak of Vigla is located at an altitude of 907 meters and is one of the lowest peaks of the mountain range of Psiloritis. it is located just above the village of Ano Loutraki of Malevyzi province. ...
... brings to mind the Minoan domed tombs and no binding material was used for building the walls.
Near Anogia, shortly after the plateau of Nida on the north side of Psiloritis mount, we meet the position ...
... part of the range of Psiloritis. Next to Alikadam we meet, at slightly higher altitude, the plateau Mesa Lakos.
Alikadam or Alikadamis is one of the most unknown and beautiful plateaus of mountainous ...
... apokrigiomata takes place at the scenic village of Gergeri at the outskirts of Psiloritis Mount. The name is taken after the Cretan verb apokrigiono, which means stop the meat consumption, due to the starting ...
... apse and the sides by quarter-cylindrical arses, as in other temples in the manors of Kallergis in Psiloritis. Some post-Gothic capitals are embedded in a pillar, which are tomb remains in the form of ...
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