| Nida plateau in the Idi mountains |
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The plateau is 1400 meters from sea level and has a place in Greek mythology.
The plateau is 60 km south west from Iraklion, stop or stay at the notorious mountain village of Anogia to get the flavour of these wild mountains. 24 km higher up in the mountains from Anogia and totally unpopulated, the Nida Plateau is a high grazing ground for sheep in spring. At many times of the year it is cut off; completely snow-bound. On the Nida Plateau, which is used for pasturing during the summer months, you will find the famous "mitata", vaulted stone buildings, in which the shepherds live. Furthermore the Nida Plateau provides skiing facilities during the winter months.
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| Last Updated on Sunday, 10 July 2011 14:57 |
79 km from Rethymno is the well-known Nida Plateau situated on 
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