Heraklion Trip Overview
Zaros is known from the antiquity for the water spring which still provides fresh water. The trip from Heraklion to the Lake of Zaros takes about an hour and a half. The same goes for the return.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Heraklion, Greece
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Heraklion, Heraklion Prefecture, Greece
Zaros is known from the antiquity for the water spring which still provides fresh water. The trip from Heraklion to the Lake of Zaros takes about an hour and a half. The same goes for the return.
Itinerary
The hiking path starts from the lake of Zaros and it is part of the E4 trail. We follow the path in the gorge of Agios Nikolaos, where we walk along the river bed, which has a lot of water on spring and several waterfalls and ponds are formed. After 2 hours (almost 5 km) we will find ourselves at the enchanting holly forest of Rouvas. At Ai Giannis, we will find a landscaped picnic area. There is a mountain shelter, toilets, benches and a spring where we can enjoy a brief snack.
At this point we will have to decide if we will continue to the location “Dyo Prini”, where we can admire the view to the forest of Rouvas, Zaros and Messara plane, or if we will return to the lake.
Stop At:
• Lake of Zaros Votomos, Zaros, Crete 700 02 Greece
• Rouvas Gorge (Agiou Nikolaou), Zaros, Crete 70002 Greece
