Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos was founded in 1970 in order to display the archaeological finds from Eastern Crete, which until then had to be t
Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos Municipality
Agios Georgios (St. George) Monastery of Selinari
Agios Georgios Monastery, located in Selinari gorge, was built during the 2nd Byzantine era. The catholicon is dedicated to Saint George.
Kremasta (Hanging) Convent
The name of the Convent is connected to its citadel-type architecture and its location, making it seem like its hanging from the hillside.
Aretiou Monastery
The Monastery was founded between 1580 and 1596 and it is dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
The Thrypti Range
The province of Siteia is covered by the Siteia mountains – the highest of which are Thrypti/Afenti (1476 m) at the west and Ornos (1237 m) to the north.
Dicte (Lassithi range)
The Dicte massif (or the Lassithi range) takes up a good part of East Crete.
Kritsa gorge
The gorge of Kritsa begins at the north-eastern exit of the historical village of Kritsa and ends up at a flat area 2,5 kilometres to the north.
Hersonissos-Avdou-Lasithi Plateau-Vrahasi
This route leads to picturesque villages and passes through the Lassithi Plateau, which is the largest plateau of Crete, and is also famous for its characteristic windmills and the Dictaean Cave, one of the most famous caves of the island.
Route or Trail Type
Regions
Distance
103 km
Aghios Nikolaos-Selakano-Kritsa
This route, for the most part passes through a verdant landscape with an intricate geomorphology. It also passes through traditional villages, an extended pine forest and one of the most beautiful plateau of Crete. In addition, it offers many opportunities for hikes.
Aghios Nikolaos - Kalamafka - Males - Selakano
We set off from the picturesque town of Aghios Nikolaos (1), following the coastal road to Istron. From then on we continue south-westwards driving inland, and we make our first stop at the little village of Prina (2)
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Regions
Distance
84 km
