Hiking

if you have time to summit only one then you wont be disappointed by reaching the top of Dikti mountain and Spathi summit. The topology of the mountain range is rich with a lot of plateaus (Lassithi, Katharo, Omalos Viannou, Limnakaro), valleys and secondary peaks. This is an amazing summit, maybe the best in Crete with superb views of the island.

An ascent on the highest peak of Crete, Timios Stavros, at 2,456m a.s.l. on Mt Psiloritis. During the summer the temperature is always at least 10oC lower than sea level and is not uncommon to need a jacket even in July, August when everyone is laying on a beach! 

Hiking in east side of mount Psiloritis or mount Ida and especially in summit Gurisi is a great adventure. This is a demanding hike as the journey starts from 400 meters and going up to the summit at 1779 meters; that is an ascent of 1379 meters in a day. You need to be very fit to complete this hike. The view from the summit is outstanding, one of the best landscapes in Crete. 

It is a spectacular, circular route that includes exceptional natural surroundings, historical settlements and wonderful views. The trip is suitable for anyone staying in or near Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Istron and further south in Ierapetra.