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Gorge of the Dead, Kato Zakros

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#5 of 19 in Nature in Lasithi Prefecture

Must see · Canyon · Geologic Formation

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By Spiderdog

We walked the trail on a very hot day in September. Ideally you need to set off early before it gets too hot and take plenty of water with you. We chose to walk from Kato Zacros up the gorge and down.... more

We walked the trail on a very hot day in September. Ideally you need to set off early before it gets too hot and take plenty of water with you. We chose to walk from Kato Zacros up the gorge and down.... more »
By bruno l

Very nice trail along the gorge The best tip is to be dropped at point A, closer to Zakros, and then go down and follow the gorge up to the beach (follow the yellow spots) - it took us less than 90...

Very nice trail along the gorge The best tip is to be dropped at point A, closer to Zakros, and then go down and follow the gorge up to the beach (follow the yellow spots) - it took us less than 90... more »
By danielgR2669PM

Beautiful walk through this gorge of the dead. It is called so not because it is difficult but because of the mortuary caves that can be seen on the sides of the gorge. Lush vegetation, especially in.... more

Beautiful walk through this gorge of the dead. It is called so not because it is difficult but because of the mortuary caves that can be seen on the sides of the gorge. Lush vegetation, especially in.... more »