Of rather more certainty is the story that unfolded here in April 1944, when the writer and then undercover military agent, Patrick Leigh Fermor, was also navigating Mount Ida.

This fertile valley is nestled in the foothills of Mount Kedros and Mount Ida (Crete’s highest peak). On the day we visited, a thick bank of cloud rolled moodily down one of the valley’s steep ...

This includes the Lefká Ori, or ‘White Mountains’ in the west, Mount Ida, Crete’s highest mountain, visible in the centre of the island, and the Díkti Mountains in the east.

The bold bridegroom of Crete came up for trial last week. ... GREECE: Mount Ida to Jail; GREECE: Mount Ida to Jail. 1 minute read. TIME. February 26, 1951 12:00 AM GMT-5.

Named after the highest point on the Greek island of Crete, Mount Ida was constructed sometime between 1800 and 1808. It began as a two-story brick residence before being expanded and embellished ...

Forget fly and flop: central Crete’s highlands have long been a stronghold of resistance against invaders throughout the island’s history. Len Williams takes a drive through this fascinatingly ...