The most beautiful natural sites to discover Hania Region

Visitors are not allowed to stay in the gorge at night. Keep the ticket for the exit.

It is the only freshwater lake in all Crete, in which there are an impressive number of eels and, apparently, turtles. It is also possible to bathe in this beautiful lake surrounded by mountains, as well as to rent pedal boats for pleasant walks on its waters.

Less long (7.5 km), less known and run than the Samaria Gorge, these gorges nevertheless have a definite charm with flourishing vegetation, especially in spring, amazing geological formations and deep caves that were used in history to hide women, children and rebels during the Ottoman occupation. In some shady corners grows the grass of the gods, the famous diktamon. The hike is easy, but once out of the gorge, there is still a 4 km walk on flat ground to Sougia and its beach (without shade).

Its name is due to the sources of fresh fresh water coming out of the rocks (often dried in summer). Possible Wildlife camping: some of them settle there for several months. Not much shade, but a small tavern sells refreshments and what to eat in season. Above the beach, a hotel has been quietly located at the bottom of the new asphalt road.

Discover the fauna and flora of Crete, in the middle of a pristine nature. No less than 150 species of fruit trees, medicinal or ornamental plants, some animals are recorded in this park about 200 000 m ², at the feet of the White Mountains. You will follow the many trails set in this lush vegetation, without being able to imagine that here everything had burned in 2003! In summer, early risers will have the privilege of enjoying air freshness.