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The Second Highest Peak of Crete is in the White Mountainsby Minoa.info / Juhani
The second highest mountain in Crete dominates the western Crete with its mountainous and light coloured presence.
Pachnes peak (2453 m), which is only three meters lower than Psiloritis (2456 m), is more difficult to reach than the highest point of the Ida Mountains. The best hiking trails to the White Mountains are from Omalos Plateau, which also the starting point for the Hike of Samaria.
The White Mountains (Lefka Ori) have an especially beautiful colour and the appearance of the mountains changes according to the rotation of the sun. The White Mountains dominate the horizon also behind Rethymnon to the west. There is snow up on the upper slopes as late as in early June. Panorama photo from the peak of Pachnes to the north and east.
The position of the sun in the sky changes the colour of The White Mountains. The name “white mountains” is due to the white limestone which is the most typical rocky surface around the mountains.
On the top of Pachnes
A road from Anopoli
Additional information:
Minoa.info map of the area
On the top of Pachnes
A road from Anopoli
Additional information:
Minoa.info map of the area
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