Believed to be one of the most scenic national parks in Europe, this gorge stretches more than 10 miles to the south coastal region and offers many hiking …
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Mar 25, 2025
This hike was well worth the views and the experience on Crete. The environment and scenery change dramatically as you progress from the wooded mountain region in the morning g to the lower and more…Full review by GibsonExplorer16
Feb 22, 2025
Actually went in 1977 and wasn’t at all prepared no water in sandle crazy 24 year olds.As it got dark we decided to pay the guy mid way through the gorge to allow us to sleep on his lawn.And some fre…Full review by Steve T
Oct 29, 2024
We did the trip on 28.10.2024 through Allcretetours, booked via getyourguide.com, which I can recommend as the trip was well organized. The costs per person were as follows: €32 for the bus, €5 for e…Full review by Kamila R
If you drive there yourself is it a circular walk or 10 mile jus one way?
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It's 10 miles one way, and there are two options, either go back on foot (you would need more time than the way down as the return way is mostly up) or catch a boat from Agia …
It's 10 miles one way, and there are two options, either go back on foot (you would need more time than the way down as the return way is mostly up) or catch a boat from Agia Roumeli and then bus to the car.
From the official website (tripadvisor won't let me post the link to it but you can google): The National Park opens on 1st May until 31st October each year, from 7 am until 4 pm, with …
From the official website (tripadvisor won't let me post the link to it but you can google): The National Park opens on 1st May until 31st October each year, from 7 am until 4 pm, with entrances at Xyloskalo and Agia Roumeli.
Hi,if i want to walk only 5-6 km in the canyon, and then come back to the acces gate, is it possible? I think that this distance will be enough for me to to see the beauty of the gorge
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Yes you could, but the first part is the most difficult as it’s all stairs and descent..... honestly take your time snd enjoy the gorge, it was so amazing the deeper you went into the gorge.
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