Natural History Museum of Zakros

The local Natural History Museum of Zakros is housed at the ground floor level of the “Multi-Centre” of Zakros, which is approximately 150 meters past the village square, on the main road leading to Kato Zakros.

The museum is dedicated to the characteristic features of the natural environment of Sitia Nature Park. Through small representations of habitats (dioramas), exhibits, stuffed animals, rock formations, fossils and bi-lingual posters, unique aspects of local fauna, flora and geology are presented.

Visitors have the opportunity to obtain printed information material or watch videos of the Nature Park of Sitia; they can also surf on the Park’s website and European and Global Geoparks of UNESCO on the internet.

The museum has a parking area and hygiene facilities and is open during the summer months. In the winter, it can be visited following arrangements with the Park Authorities or the Cultural Association of the Area.

Source: sitia-geopark.gr

Edited by: Yallou