Platanias Municipality Organizes Popular Hiking Trip to Zounakiou Lake

Monday, 8 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The Municipality of Platanias recently organized a well-attended hiking excursion to the lake near the community of Zounakiou, located in western Crete. The event drew strong local participation and highlighted one of the area's lesser-known natural attractions. Zounakiou is a quiet inland community in the Platanias municipality, situated away from the coastal tourist bustle, offering visitors a glimpse of traditional Cretan countryside and natural scenery. Following the success of this outing, the municipality has announced that additional hiking routes will be organized in the coming months, focusing on sites of historical interest and areas of outstanding natural beauty within the Platanias region. Tourists interested in hiking and nature walks in western Crete should follow the Municipality of Platanias for upcoming route announcements. These organized excursions can be a good way to explore inland Crete beyond the main beach destinations.