69 Tzermiado ? Płaskowyż Nissimos ? Karfi

This is a short and pleasant route that starts at the village of Tzermiado and finishes in Karfi. Visitors are rewarded with beautiful sprawling views of the plateau as they slowly ascend and stunning wildlife landscapes that showcase the rough beauty of Crete island. The small and picturesque village of Tzermiado w Płaskowyż Lassithi. Z północy jest to tylko 20 km od Malia, and if you prefer to drive inland from Agios Nikolaos the 40 km drive will take you through Zenia oraz Mesa Potami. Even though there are only a few accommodation options in the village, the tavernas and cafes are excellent and known for their local produce. During the wintertime, this is an excellent weekend escape for fresh air, short hikes and hearty meals. The region also has an archaeological interest, with several excavations bringing to light findings from the Minoan period.

The area is also popular with birdwatchers.

The E4 route from Tzermiado to Karfi

At the western entrance to the village of Tzermiado (1), where the Health Centre of the Płaskowyż Lassithi area is to be found, a dirt road begins, which snakes on the slope until the small plateau of Nissimos.

Just after the entrance to the plateau, there is a left branch of the road (2) which leads to the foot of the western slope, next to a small chapel (3). Northwards, in the distance, the summit of Selena can be distinguished. At the spot where the unsurfaced road ends, a clear footpath begins; this path passes by the Vitsilovrisi water spring (4) and then climbs on the southern side of a hollow where traces of ancient terraces are visible. After approximately 30 minutes of ascent, we arrive at a saddle on the mountain line (5) from where the impressive summit of Karfi można zobaczyć. Karfi, or nail in Greek, takes its name from the prominent limestone rock formation that is present at the summit. The ancient name of the location is still unknown. Karfi jest również uważane przez niektórych archeologów za sanktuarium szczytowe. Były to miejsca obrzędów religijnych położone wysoko w górach Krety i powszechne w okresie minojskim, gdzie zwykle znajdowano gliniane figurki zwierząt i ludzi.

On the saddle between the main mountain line and Karf?, the ruins of an ancient town of Eteokryty są zlokalizowane.