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Kastro Tour Information

A scenic drive into the Thripti mountains of east Crete, with a short walking excursion to take in the majestically located Minoan ruins at Kastro. The route begins and ends near Kato Chorio, on the road that joins north and south coasts at the Ierapetra isthmus. The trip offers spectacular views over the Mirabello Gulf, as well as mountain and valley scenery, and also includes the Monumental Olive Tree of Kavousi, estimated to be over 3,000 years old. The journey includes rough dirt-tracks and mountainous terrain by car and foot. It is not for the faint-hearted, and requires a 4x4 vehicle and stout footwear.

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Kastro Mountain Tour Map


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