The gorge of Ha is the most impessive Gorge of Ierapetra area and is one of most dangerous, if not the most one, gorges in Greece. Only a very few experienced climbers have crossed the canyon, while some others have been killed. the gorge has been shaped by tectonic earthquake.

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The Gorge of Mesonas is located on the northern slopes of the mountains of Thripti, next to Kavoussi and Avgos villages. It is a short gorge of 4km, ideal for canyoning, since there are narrow and steep passages that need experience. There is also a trail running along the sides of the gorge for those who cannot stand tiredness.

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The amazing gorge of Richtis is located in Lasithi Prefecture, on the north side, between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia. It starts just outside the village Exo Mouliana and ends at the Richtis beach, east of the village of Kalabro. The total length of the route is approximately 3 kilometers and the elevation difference between the starting point and the beach is about 350 meters. The gorge, even in summer, has enough water, which is used by locals.

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The canyon of Koudoumis is located about 27km west of Sitia, near the village Tourloti. The canyon is accessible on foot, but it has six small steep rappels that require little attention.

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Kritsa Gorge is a beautiful canyon with narrow passages and tall rocks, which starts from Kritsa village and ends in the picturesque Tapes village. It is one of the most beautiful gorges of Crete, easily accessible and with dense vegetation along the riverbed.

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The wild and imposing gorge of Kapsas is located 8-9km east of Makrigialos and 33km east of Ierapetra. The gorge is also called Pervolakia, because its northern entrance is near the secluded and picturesque village of Pervolakia. When in the village, you should walk in the nearby traditional village of Pezoulas, with the amazing houses. The exit of the gorge is next to the Monastery of Kapsa, in the Libyan Sea. You can swim in the beautiful quiet pebbly beach, just in front of the gorge exit.

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Lapathos Gorge is the second longest inaccessible gorge of Crete, 4km in length, which is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Crete, in Kato Symi. The canyon is generally dry except in winter when the snow at the Plateau of Lapathos melts.

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Havgas gorge next to the village of Kalamafka is one of the most beautiful natural reserves of Crete. The unknown canyon is reminiscent of Chinese landscapes, as the carved rocks and the small bonsai pine trees bring to mind images from the Far East.

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The gorge of Sarakina or Sarantapihos is located 16km west of Ierapetra, next to Mirtos village. The length of the canyon reaches 1.5km and its width ranges from 3 to 10 meters, with only a few points exceeding that. This is a canyon with most of its length being accessible, with water, ponds and some climbing points. It is ideal for a pleasant afternoon or for a walk with your children.

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Havgas Gorge is an amazing gorge of rare natural beauty, the unique gorge in Lassithi Plateau. Hiking in the gorge is difficult even for experienced climbers. The gorge carries water from Katharo Plateau to Lassithi Plateau. It is located between the peaks of Katharios Lakkos (1197 m) and Kefala (1269 m). Its length is about 3-4 km and in some places the sides rise almost vertically to a great height.

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The Gorge of Chochlakies or Karoumes is located in one of the most isolated areas of the island, near Kato Zakros. Easy hiking in the snakelike canyon with the sparse vegetation and the bare rocks, ends in the amazing beach of Karoumes, where being totally alone is the rule.

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The beautiful Gorge of Kato Zakros (or the gorge of the Dead) starts in a short distance from Ano Zakros, nearly 100km southeast of St. Nicholas, and ends at Kato Zakros. The beauty of the landscape, the historical importance of the gorge and its accessibility, attract many visitors every year.

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The gorge of Xerokambos – Ziros, officially called “Lamnoni gorge”, is the driest canyon of eastern Crete. Walking in the gorge takes approximately 2 hours and the descent is quite easy and smooth. The canyon has typical wild cretan beauty, with bare, tall walls and undergrowth. Throughout the journey, you'll admire the view to the blue Libyan Sea.

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The Gorge of Mylonas is located 18 km east of Ierapetra, near the village of Agios Ioannis (St. John) and starts at an altitude of 500 meters and its river empties at the Kakia Skala beach. It is not well known, but worth the visit, since there are three beautiful waterfalls and several ponds.

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The united Gorges with Red Butterflies and Orino Gorge are one of the most beautiful in the whole Crete. Despite the fact that it has suffered major damage by a big fire in 1993, the vegetation in the region is still lush and the gorge still constitutes a green lung of the warm eastern Crete.

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The Gorge of Pefki (Pefki means Pines) is one of the most beautiful small gorges of Crete, with amazing rock formations shaped by the natural forces and with lush vegetation. The length of the gorge is 4.5 km and the elevation difference of the entering point and the exit reaches 300 meters.The gorge starts south of the village Pefki and ends in Aspros Potamos dorp, 2km north of Makrigialos.

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Selinari Gorge is located on the highway that connects Heraklion to Agios Nikolaos, in a vegetated environment. The canyon is famous for the Monastery of St. George, but also it is considered an important reserve for rare birds of prey.  

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Skotini Canyon (Dark Gorge) is located at a rugged region of Mirabello province, near the village Finokalia. Walking is easy and hiking in the canyon can be combined with a bath at the beach formed at the exit of the gorge. From there, the trail runs along the rocky shores to the monastery of St. Andrew.

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The unknown gorge of Kouroukoulos starts from the deserted village Agalianos at the province of Merambelo, Lasithi prefecture. By following the old trail starting from the village and we reach the watercourse, which is accessible for hiking throughout its length. The vegetation consists mainly of oaks at the beginning and as we approach the sea, it turns to brushwood and oregano.

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