View of Kato Zakros – Pelekita Cave loop from Kato Zakros

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View of Kato Zakros – Pelekita Cave loop from Kato Zakros

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View of Kato Zakros – Pelekita Cave loop from Kato Zakros

02:36

7.83km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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290 m

Free parking at Kato Zakros Beach

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Here you can park cars and mobile homes free of charge. The parking lot is right on the beach, next to small taverns and also offers a good starting point for a hike through the Gorge of the Dead.

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364 m

Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

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The canyon of Káto Zákros can be committed from both sides and offers thus always new views.

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444 m

The Minoan Palace of Kato Zakros is one of four in Crete - the most famous being Knossos. The palasate dates from between 1600 and 1550 BC. It was destroyed in 1450 and never rebuilt.
However, there is not much to see here, so the entrance fee of €6 is a bit high.

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744 m

Akrogiali Family Tavern

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High quality, friendly reception, also overnight accommodation, additional assistance in arranging a taxi.

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1.42 km

View of Kato Zakros

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4.17 km

Pelekita Cave

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great walk always along the coast

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7.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

643 m

572 m

429 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.69 km

661 m

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

23°C

12°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 4, 2023,Pelekita Cave

This cave is located 3.5 km from Kato Zakros and can be reached via the E4 path that continues to Karoumes Beach. Beautiful route along the sea with some climbing. The cave is one of the largest in Crete with a length of 310 meters.

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