Mountain Psiloritis | Crete Spot

Mountain Psiloritis

Welcome to Mountain Psiloritis

At 2456m, Mt Psiloritis, also known as Mt Ida, is Crete’s highest mountain. At its eastern base is the Nida Plateau (1400m), a wide, fertile expanse reached via a paved 21km-long road from Anogia. It passes several round stone mitata (traditional shepherd’s huts used for cheese-making and shelter) as well as the turn-off to the highly regarded (but rarely open) Skinakas Observatory.

From the Nida Plateau, it’s a short walk to the Ideon Cave where, according to legend, the god Zeus was reared (although Dikteon Cave in Lasithi claims the same). Also on the plateau is Andartis, an impressive landscape sculpture honoring the Cretan WWII resistance.

Top Sights in Mountain Psiloritis

Museums

The Museum of Submarine Life

Rethymno
Crete Spot
Museums

Food / Grocery

Adele Store

Adelianos Kampos
Crete Spot
Food / Grocery

Papadakis Super Markets (Παπαδάκης)

Shopping

Papadakis Super Markets (Παπαδάκης)

Papadakis Super Markets (Παπαδάκης)

Shopping

Papadakis Super Markets (Παπαδάκης)

Amazing hotels and hostels

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Food & Drink

Mountain Psiloritis Activities

Discovery Safaris - Off Road Adventures

Rethymno
Crete Spot
Activities

Horse Park Rethymnon

Platanias (Rethymnon)
Crete Spot
Activities

Survival Guide

Health

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Getting around: arriving

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Travelling with children

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