“One is the greatest gorge of all, all the others are just gorges”- this is how the locals speak of this special gorge that was designated a National Park in 1962. The gorge starts from Xyloskalo at the south side of Omalos Plateau and slopes down the south side of Lefka Ori (White Mountains). It is 18km long and a soft descent takes almost 8...
- Chania Prefecture / Nature / Gorges
This gorge starts near the bridge of Aradena, which led to the ruined homonym village. The entrance to the gorge is an unforgettable experience, since the view over the sheer rocks is magnificent. The crossing lasts approximately two and a half hours and there are certain points which require special attention. The gorge ends in the peaceful...
The gorge starts from Imbros in Sfakia and ends between Chora Sfakion and Fragkokastelo. The crossing is easy during all seasons of the year and lasts about two hours.
The gorge starts from Agia Irini and is located on the left on your way to Sougia, where the gorge ends. The descent is relatively easy and takes about three hours.
This is a very beautiful gorge just outside Chania that starts from Perivolia and ends in the historical village of Therissos. The scenery is lovely! A brook that runs through the gorge, rich vegetation and sheer rocks take turns in a 6km distance. In some places, visible from the road, several climbing routes have been opened. There is no need...