Psychro Cave is located on the plateau of Lasithi. According to legend, this is where the goddess Rhea gave birth to Zeus in secret from her husband - god Kronos. Since ancient times, the cave was a sanctuary of Zeus. There were found ancient altars set of figurines, pottery. The cave consists of an entrance hall, where the main altar and the main hall, where you can go down the stone steps. In the depths of the cave is a subterranean lake and a hall, where Zeus was born. In the entire space of the cave can be seen magnificent stalactites and stalagmites.

At 48 km from Heraklion is Cave of Zeus, where the goddess Rhea hid her newborn son of Zeus from his father - god Kronos. Since ancient times, the cave was arranged sanctuary. There were found various objects of worship, statues, copper shields and ceramics. The finds are kept in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. There were arranged mystery "Ideyskie ring" in honor of Zeus, which attracts followers of this cult. According to legend, he was among them, and Pythagoras.