Scenery Routes-Walking Paths

The geological features of Kastelli Municipality offer the opportunity of exploring unspoiled picturesque villages, whilst the wood and highland conceal a wealth of our natural heritage, a variety of flora and fauna, and dramatic scenery.

However, most of the paths proposed here are still officially unexploited, which, on the one hand, adds to their charm as you will meet with unique beauty and experiences, but on the other hand the lack of path markings can make your journey more difficult, therefore it is always wise to ask the locals for directions.

Be prepared and take plenty of water. Remember that spring and autumn are the best times for walking and the summer sun can be fierce. Winter walking can also be an excellent way to see Crete. Mostly one-day walks, they vary in length and difficulty, but all offer idyllic walking through some of Kastelli's finest countryside.

Paths in the Municipal Department of Kastamonitsa

Start: Kastamonitsa

End: Tsouli Mnima

Itinerary: Kastamonitsa - Tsouli Mnima towards Lasithi Plataeau

This path is included in the program LEADER II which aims to promote rural tourism while assuring the preservation of the historical, cultural and natural environment and the protection of natural attractive zones.

Start: Kastamonitsa

End: Afentis Mountain highland

Itinerary: Kastamonitsa- Poros tis Gioulas-Therioy to Zalo-Apano Poros-Papa Harakia-Lakkos-Braimi Lagadi-Plakalono-Karras Pigadi-Tsigouni-Mikros Anefolakas-Megalos Anefolakas-Rahi Afenti-Afentis peak.

Paths in the Municipal Department of Amariano

Start: Vrises

End: Afentis Mountain

Itinerary: Vrises- Aherospilios-Kara-Afentis- Pachis Detis

Unexploited path that leads from the locality of Vrises, where you will find a natural source, to Pachis Dedis, with a cave which has not been developed.

Paths in the Municipal Department of Mathia

Start: Mathia

End: At the top of Afentis Mountain (1578m)

Itinerary: Mathia-Ismail Prinos- Potamous-Gero Spilio-Megas Spilioss-Rousapidia-Pano Rousapidia-Kato Pousapidia-Kato Kissoharako-Pano Kisoharako-Tsividaki-Tamourous Spilio-Afentis Mountain

The path passes through beautiful woodland with bushes and aromatic plants. There are also other paths in the area however they are more difficult to follow.

Paths in the Municipal Department of Geraki

Start: Geraki

End: Agia Anna Chapel

Itinerary: Geraki-Agia Anna

This is a path of about 7 km that leads to the rural chapel of Agia Anna crossing unspoiled woodland, wild landscape and scattered stone built stockyards. The view from Agia Anna towards Geraki glen is impressive while in the courtyard of the chapel you can have a rest and drink some cold clean water.

Paths in the Municipal Department of Karouzana

Start:Pigi Karouzanou

End: Lyttos

Itinerary: Pigi Karouzanou-Agios Panteleimonas-Lyttos

This path is undeveloped but due to its outstanding natural beauty in has been included in the program NATURA 2000 ecological network for the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats.