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Mount Ida (Greek: Ἴδα), [3] [4] known variously as Idha, Ídhi, Idi, and Ita (the massif including the mountain is called Psiloritis, Greek: Ψηλορείτης), [5] is the highest mountain on the island of Crete, with an elevation of 2,456 metres (8,058 ft).
While in Crete, you can also try to get to the top of one of the mountains there. Below you will find the "recipe" of the entrance from the Lakkos Migerou plateau to Psiloritis (Timios Stavros - Holy Cross), the top of the highest Crete mountain, 2456 m above sea level.
Mt Ida is the highest mountain of Crete: 2456 m (8058ft), just 3 m higher than Pachnes, the higher summit of Lefka Ori. There are 5 summits in Psiloritis: Timios Stavros (Holy Cross): 2456m, Agathias: 2424m, Stolistra: 2325m, Voulomenou: 2267m and Koussakas: 2209m.
Rising to a commanding height of 2,456 meters (8,057 feet) above the azure Mediterranean Sea, this towering peak isn’t just a geological wonder; it’s steeped in the rich tapestry of Greek mythology.
18 sie 2023 · If you are eager to conquer the highest mountain in Crete, Greece, then you have to go hiking Mount Ida, or Psiloritis mountain as the locals call it. Located in the Rethymno regional unit Mt Ida is 2,456 m high. From the peak, you will be able to see the surrounding sea and other mountains.
The highest mountain of Crete offers a great view from the summit at 2456m. I started from migeros plataeu and follow a well made stone path after 4 hours I reached the top! Great destination for hiking lovers.
Conquer PSILORITIS, the highest summit of Crete, at 2456 meters! According to greek mythology, the Olympian high god ZEUS was raised on these slopes. The PSILORITIS mountain range is listed as both a UNESCO GLOBAL and a UNESCO EUROPEAN GEOPARK because of its unique flora and geological features.
