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Peristeras Caves in Karidi, Palekastro, East Crete

Small Peristeras CaveLocated approximately 1.3 km east of the village of Karidi, 22 km from Palekastro and 20 from Sitia. There are two noteworthy caves ίn the Karidi area, both with traces of inhabitation. They are the Katofygi cave at Limnilakkos and the Peristeras cave.

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 December 2009 10:00
 
Megalo and Mikro Katofigi Caves in Sitia, East Crete

Megalo and Mikro Katofigi Cave in Sitia, East Crete

The village Agios Georgios, is located 14 km away from Sitia on the Sitia-Makrigialos-Ierapetra road. Anyone interested in caves should not fail to visit the Micro Katofygi cave (425 m above sea level) north-west of the village on the slopes of the hill of Mandiliou Plai.

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 December 2009 10:09
 
Psichro-Psychro Cave in Lassithi Pllateau, East Crete

Psichro Cave in LassithiPsichro or Psychro Cave, associated with the Diktaean Cave credited as the site of Zeus' birth, is an ancient Minoan sacred cave in the Lasithi district of eastern Crete. According to Hesiod, Theogony 477, Rhea gave birth to Zeus in a cave of Mount Aegaeon, near Lyttos; since the late nineteenth century the cave above the modern village of Psychro has been identified with this sanctuary.

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 December 2009 10:15
 
Pelekita cave in Kato Zakros, East Crete

pelekita-1Located north east of the small village of Kato Zakros between Karoumes and Kato Zakros beach in Sitia region.

The cave can be reached by traveling one hour from Kato Zakros, or from the beach of the village by using mechanized boats and then making an ascent.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 November 2010 09:28
 
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