Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark

UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2015, in Greece. Discover traditional shepherd shelters (mitata) and learn about dry-stone building techniques that are still in use today. Hike to the summit of Psiloritis, Crete’s highest peak, and take in panoramic views shaped by ongoing tectonic uplift. Watch the bearded vultures (kokkalas) glide above Psiloritis, where the species is known to maintain one of its last viable populations in southeastern Europe.