Gorges of Crete

Agia Irini gorge
Agia Irini gorge
The Gorge of Agia Irini, a place of unique beauty and vegetation, is located at the western section of the Lefka Ori (
Kantanos-Selino
7500 m
Hiking, Mountaineering, Bird Watching
Agiofarago
Agiofarago
Agiofarago (meaning the Saints' Gorge) is probably the most impressive reasonably manageable gorge of the Asterousia.
Festos
1500 m
Hiking, Climbing, Bird Watching
Agios Antonios gorge
Agios Antonios gorge
The gorge of Agios Antonios is a small yet magnificent gorge, which begins at Ano Assites.
Heraklio
2000 m
Hiking
Agios Antonios gorge (Goudouras area)
Agios Antonios gorge (Goudouras area)
A small gorge with impressive caverns. It was named after the chapel of Agios Antonios which can be seen at the northern entrance.
Sitia
1500 m
Climbing, Canyoning
Agios Nikolaos gorge
Agios Nikolaos gorge
The gorge of Agios Nikolaos is flanked by the peaks of Ambelakia, to the east, and Samari, to the west.
Festos
5000 m
Hiking, Mountaineering, Climbing, Bird Watching
Anidri Gorge
Anidri Gorge
The gorge of Anidri is small yet lovely.
Kantanos-Selino
2000 m
Hiking
Aradena gorge
Aradena gorge
The gorge of Aradena is one of the most significant and impressive gorges of Crete.
Sfakia
5500 m
Hiking, Mountaineering, Climbing, Bird Watching
Arvi gorge
Arvi gorge
The gorge of Arvi, which is one of the most spectacular gorges of Crete, has a north to south orientation.
Viannos
2500 m
Climbing, Canyoning
Astrakiano gorge
Astrakiano gorge
The gorge of Astraki (Astrakiano) is quite long (12,5 kilometres), however it is not difficult to pass through.
Arhanes-Asterousia
12500 m
Hiking
Faneromeni gorge
Faneromeni gorge
This is a gorge which is fairly easy to pass through.
Sitia
3500 m
Hiking
  1. Nature
  2. Gorge