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Agia Paraskevi

Crete  >  Greece

The area around Agia Paraskevi has many scree slopes, rocks and cliffs which provide nesting opportunities for rock birds.

Added* by Lasse Vanhee (12j)
Most recent update 12 Mart 2026

Description

The beautiful, open, dry mountainous landscape around Agia Paraskevi has a high biodiversity. The sea is also nearby. In spring you can sometimes see Orman çıvgını passing by. The villages are swarming with İtalyan Serçesi and Kuzgun and Kızıl şahin fly overhead. Sometimes you can spot a Erguvani balýkçýl flying over. If you go higher up you can encounter Kızıl akbaba and Sakallı akbaba. You can also see Kara Boğazlı Ötleğen in the mountains. The Maskeli Ötleğen can be heard singing almost everywhere. You also see İbibik regularly.

Details

Access

Agia Paraskevi is located roughly in the center of the island of Crete, about 70 km southwest of Heraklion. The area is fairly remote and can be explored by car via the main roads, making stops along the way. Cycling is very difficult because there are many long, steep mountains. The road is almost always paved, but not all sections are in the best condition. You can park almost anywhere by car. If you want to see the most birds, go to both the sea and the mountains, but that will certainly take a whole day. The route indicated on the map is about 80 km. Press a P on the map for directions to a location.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Plain , Canyon/cliff , Sea , City/village , Beach , Moors/heathland , Valley , Plateau , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Rocky , Dry , Open landscape , Dusty , No shadow , Mountainous

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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