Hike to Juktas, the sacred mountain of the Minoans
Activity Description
A pleasant and easy hike just a few kilometers outside the city of Heraklion. Juktas, the human-head-like mountain (Greek Γιούχτας - Giouhtas) was an incredibly sacred religious site for the Minoans. According to legend, this is the face of Zeus (the king of the gods) and the mountain is his tomb. Indeed the name Juktas is a corruption of the Latin word for Zeus, Jupiter. On the mountain, we find three archaeological sites, an old monastery, and a church.
The hike up to the peak of the mountain (811m altitude), is relatively easy. The trail that crosses the mountain from one side to the other offers an amazing panoramic view. From the peak where the church of Lord Christ is, you can see Ida (Psiloritis) mountain, Dikti mountain range, the Archanes village with its vineyards and olive groves, the city of Heraklion, and Dia island!
The fauna and flora of Juktas are also interesting! Here you can admire the impressive griffon vultures (scient. Gyps Fulvus) flying around, searching for food, and find many herbs!
- Distance: 10 klm
- Duration: 4-5 hours
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 72 hours or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 24 hours and 72 hours prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement
- Cancellation 24 hours or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Epano Archanes, Irakleio
Address: Epano Archanes
Notes: The meeting point is on the provincial road Patsidon - Vathypetrou.