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Posted: 22 Oct 2019

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Mount Gingilos

Mount Gingilos
Mount Gingilos (1980m) from the entrance of the Samaria George at Xyloskalo. The summit of Gingilos is the most popular mountain walk in western Crete. A 5-6 hour steep rocky hike with fine views, but I am told, never crowded. Unfortunatly for us, a cup of local tea and piece of honey cake at a local resturaunt diverted us away. Oh dear!!!

According to a local legend, Gigilos peak was the throne of Zeus,the Father of the Olympian Gods. West of Gigilos, are the peaks of Agathopes (1768 m) and Psilafi (1984 m), where Zeus drove his beloved chariots. Indeed, the peaks of Agathopi had previously hosted slalom ski races.

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 Thérèse
Thérèse club
Rando sympa
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Thérèse club
Thanks for another comment Thérèse. ~ Herb
5 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Admirable et vraiment remarquable..!
Bonne journée.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Malik Raoulda club
Another photo, another nice comment from you. My thanks Malik.
5 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
An impressive looking mountain Herb...........and a cracking shot. It looks splendid in the sunshine.

A 5 or 6 hour walk (uphill or down) is a distant memory for me I'm afraid - honey cake and tea sounds much better. Good decision :-))
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
I know where you are coming from my friend. I would have loved to do bot the mountain and the valley hikes but to be honest I was relieved to get to the restaurant, just a few hundred yards from here. These tough walks are getting to be memories for me to - chucks. ~ Herb
5 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Love such dry and rocky landscapes ! Fine picture, Herb !
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Ulrich John club
Both dry and rocky it certainly was Ulrich. Would have been nice to be here at the golden-hour.
5 years ago.
 Weard Bültena
Weard Bültena
Moin,
KLASSE!!!
Weard
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Weard Bültena
Thanks Weard.
5 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Never been to Crete Herb looks like I will have to visit.
TOZ
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Crete has a lot going for it Toz. Wonderful varied landscapes, beautiful coastline and villages and then some pretty interesting historical architecture too. I can recommend it for sure.

Cheers, Herb
5 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Great images, Herb. Yes, it does look quite a climb.
5 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to tiabunna club
I was never quite sure which were the highest points here the one to the left of the one on the right. Optical illusions and all that... Now where are my boots and ropes.

Cheers, herb
5 years ago.

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