The Asites offered for those who like hiking and mountaineering routes. The ascent to the mountain refuge "Prinos" of psiloritis is a challenge for the visitor who wants to walk on the highest mountain in Crete.
The inhabitants of an entire village have contributed to create the Folk Museum of Ano Asites, wanting this way to preserve the history, traditions and customs of their land.
West of the village of Ano Asites village river passes which starts initially in the Gorge of Saint Charalambos, soon turns into a deep and impressive Gorge, the Gorge of Agios Antonios.
The Gorge of Saint Charalambos is a small, but beautiful gorge that lies south of the village of Ano Asites.
