Duration
4-5 Hours
Difficulty
Level 1
Terrain
Rocky path
Distance
7km
Elevation
270 m
Price
On request
Lasithi Karfi Krasi Hiking Tour
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Our hike begins at Nissimos Plateau (933 m.), located north of Tzermiado village. We get along the uphill trail till the ancient Minoan settlement named Karfi (1200 m.). There we can admire the astonishing panorama, the wild life of Creta such as vultures,goats and the lush vegetation. Then, we will follow the downhill trail meeting one of the oldest natural springs of Creta, named Vitsilovrisi. After, we will continue downhill to Krassi village, where we will see one of the oldest Plane trees of Crete and have launch with Cretan products.
Highlights
- Lasithi Plateau
- Nisimos Plateau
- Minoal Settlement
- Vitsilovrisi Spring
- Krasi Village
- Ancient Plane tree
- Wild life (Goats, sheeps, vultures etc)
- Flora of Crete
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Included
- Baton sticks
- Raincoat (Depends on weather)
- A bottle of water (0,5L)
- Snacks (Cereal bars, Fruit, Nuts)
- Vehicle (Return transfer from hotel)
- Guide
What you will need
- Hiking Boots
- Backpack (In case you do not have we are able to provide you one after you notify us )
- Cap or skull cap (winter), Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses.
- Second Pair of Socks
- Second T-Shirt
- Extra Snack or Water
- Clothes Appropriate for the weather
- Don’t forget your camera!
- Positive vibes!
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Learn more about this Hiking Crete Tour
Katharo Plateau has a rather special story. It is located 16km from Kritsa and 12km from the Lassithi Plateau and has an approximate size of 15 km squared but only 5 of these are cultivated!As indicated through its name ‘Katharo’, meaning clean, pure, natural, the plateau operates in this fashion with very little outside influences including no electricity and no running water, the residents must collect their water from the source and only people who have fixed addresses in Kritsa village are entitled to lease land on the plateau.From 1961-1981, according to the registry entries, the population of Katharo Plateau during that time was 0! The first inhabitants were registered in 1991 bringing the population to 4!During the Venetian period (1210-1669) the plateau was well maintained and different agricultural products were cultivated (apples, pears, almonds, wheat, barley, carob, honey) and many water mills were constructed for irrigation purposes.With the Ottoman period, the plateau was the property of one family only, the Haniali (Χανιαλη) family.Also fascinating are the fossils that have been found of elephants, deer and hippopotamus’s dated at over 400,000 years ago and not to forget the amazing array of wild and rare flowers blossoming all over the landscape.
