Crete, although is an island rich in beautiful beaches, also has one of the ten highest mountains in Greece, Psiloritis mountain, with 2,456 m (8,057 feet) altitude. This season the higher peaks are snowy. It has beautiful wild environment and landscapes.

The highest accessible place by car is Nida Plateau at the eastern side of the mountain. There are many folk culture villages on the way to Nida Plateau, like Anogia, a village with glorious history where you can find traditional cuisine restaurants, shops of cretan culture handmade items and small hotels to stay.

On the road from Anogia to Nida Plateau you will have the opportunity to see traditional stone shepherd’s cabins and many species of local flora and fauna. Your best choice for this road trip is a car that can cope in off-road conditions.

Rent a car at crete offers you three of the best: BMW X5, Nissan Qashqai, Huyndai Tushon, and Suzuki Jimny.