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White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

Nature Reserve ·🇬🇷 Greece
Area 76 km²
Time zone Europe/Athens
White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

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White Mountains (Lefka Ori) Essentials

White Mountains (Lefka Ori) Essentials

The White Mountains, or Lefka Ori, dominate western Crete with over 30 peaks exceeding 2,000 meters. This selection centers on the Omalos Plateau, the northern gateway to the 16-kilometer Samaria Gorge. High-altitude highlights include the Gingilos summit and Kallergi Shelter, while the southern descent leads to isolated coastal spots like Domata and Tripiti beaches. Historical markers include Ottoman-era fortifications such as Tripiti Koules and Voukelasi Fort, which guarded the rugged mountain passes and remote shoreline.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit White Mountains (Lefka Ori): April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 11° (feels like 9°) · extremes 3°–15°
  • 6° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–17°
  • 5° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 4°–21°
  • 7° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 5°–24°
  • 9° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 23° · extremes 9°–30°
  • 14° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 14°–34°
  • 18° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 26 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 17°–35°
  • 20° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–33°
  • 20° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 31 sunny days
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 14°–32°
  • 18° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 27 sunny days
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 21° (feels like 22°) · extremes 10°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 16° · extremes 7°–22°
  • 11° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 11°) · extremes 3°–17°
  • 7° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Greek
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+30
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Tours & Activities

Samaria Gorge - Entrance
Walk
Gingilos
Drive
Kallergi Shelter

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