Back to newsThe Asterousia mountain range in southern Crete is developing a dedicated hiking trail network called "Asterousia Trails," marking a significant investment in outdoor tourism for the region. The Asterousia mountains run along the southern edge of the Messara plain, between the island's agricultural heartland and the Libyan Sea, and are known for dramatic landscapes, remote gorges, and Byzantine monasteries. The new trail network aims to open this largely undiscovered area to hikers seeking alternatives to more crowded routes like the Samaria Gorge. Visitors interested in exploring the Asterousia can access the area from nearby towns such as Mires or Pyrgos. Trails in this region vary in difficulty, and hikers should carry water and sun protection, particularly in summer months when temperatures are high and shade is limited.
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Asterousia Trails: New hiking network opens remote Crete mountains
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