Points of Interest

A beautiful and lesser known gorge of the area, ideal for hiking and exploring the Cretan nature.

Knossos is the most important archaeological site of Crete and one of the most important monuments of the Minoan civilization in Europe. It is located close to the city of Heraklion and at a distance that allows an easy day trip from Tsoutsoura.
The Palace of Knossos dates from the 2nd millennium BC. and is considered the administrative and cultural center of the Minoan civilization. According to mythology, the famous Labyrinth of King Minos and the Minotaur were located here.
Visitors can admire the impressive architectural elements, colorful frescoes, royal halls, storehouses and elaborate water supply systems that demonstrate the high level of organization of the time.
A visit to Knossos is a unique experience of culture and history, combining your stay in the tranquility of southern Crete with the discovery of one of the oldest and most fascinating civilizations in the world.

Richtra, which is the pride of the inhabitants of Keratokampos, has a height that exceeds ten meters and has water during the rainy months of winter and spring. When it has enough water it forms a double waterfall of unique beauty.
The point can be reached by an easy path along the river from its exit to the sea. Above Richtra there are other higher waterfalls, but Richtra is the most famous as it is the most easily accessible.