Hiking

One of the rare forests of eastern Crete, the Kroustas Forest Park was first systematically settled and intensively used by man about four thousand years ago.

The cypress wood of Kritsa is located about 10km west of Kritsa village, very close to the asphalt road that heads to the plateau of Katharo.

The gorge of Adrianos starts from the village Adrianos. In some places there are high rocks that impede the free course through the gorge, making walking difficult, but not impossible (the course needs about 3 hours). 

Psiloritis is one of the 3 major mountain ranges of the island, where is located the highest peak of the island, Timios Stavros (2456 m.).

An easy route through the forest with a small stream near us and the ancient water mills of Platipodi , with final destination the old monastery of Kremmasta and the “Krifo sxolio” (lit.secret school).

A special, beautiful and easy to go path. We start from Kritsa, the biggest and well known traditional village in all Crete.