Crete has five main mountain ranges, and its highest point is Timios Stavros (2,456 m) on Mount Ida, also called Psiloritis. The White Mountains (Lefka Ori) come a close second, topped by Pachnes at 2,453 m, followed by the Dikti range in Lassithi, the Thripti range in the far east, and the low, sun-baked Asterousia … Continue reading Mountains in Crete: A Complete Guide to the Island’s Ranges and Peaks