The Gorge of Kourtaliotis is located 22km south of Rethymno and has a length of 3km. It is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Rethymnon. It starts from the village Koxare and flows between the mountains Kouroupis (984 m) and Xiro Oros (Dry Mountain - 904m). The huge cliffs of the canyon reach a height of 600 meters and are full of caves, where significant fauna species live. The canyon is crossed by the Kourtaliotis River which flows up to Lake Preveli, after merging the smaller gorge of Frati

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Fratiano Gorge is one of the long canyons of Rethymno Prefecture, running alongside Kourtaliotiko Gorge and crossing Xiro Oros Mount. Its entrance is located 23km southeast of Rethymnon, next to the village Frati, and it mouth is located near the exit of the gorge Kourtaliotiko.

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The gorge of Kotsyfos starts at Kannevos village and ends in Plakias. The starting point is very narrow with a width of about 10m, which gradually increases and reaches 600m. The total length is 1800m, and the almost vertical sides that reach a height of 600m. Inside the gorge there is a small temple built inside a rocky cavity. Along the river there is a road with asphalt.

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The Gorge of Swallows is located next to the most popular attraction in the prefecture of Rethymno, the beach of Preveli. Although most visitors of Preveli palm grove drive along this gorge, its name unknown almost to everyone. Thus, this is a chance tolearn about this...

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The Gorge of Arkadi starts just north of the Arkadi monastery and after a scenic route of 2 hours, it ends near the village Pikris,  where visitors can admire important Venetian architectural monuments. In the gorge of the exceptional natural beauty, the visitor has the opportunity to admire representative species of Cretan flora and fossils.

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Margarites is a village, well known for its marvelous architecture and the traditional pottery. However, in the wider area of the villages of Margarites, Orthe and Eleftherna appear a series of small, parallel gorges. Small streams such as Margaritianos flow towards the north and are tributaries of the Geropotamos River. The gorges are developed in white-yellow marly limestone of the Upper Miocene period (8-10 million years ago) as a result of the uplift of the whole area and the erosion by water.

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The gorge of Patsos is located 8 km southwest of the Monastery of Arkadi, in the heart of the lush province of Amari. The water of the gorge is poured in the the dam of Potamoi. Trekking in the gorge is very easy, since it is managed by the Forest Service.

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The canyon Kakoperatos is located by Agios Vasilios village at the province of Agios Vasilios. It’s a tributary of the Megalos River (Kourtaliotis) and as its name suggests (bad passage in Greek) it cannot be accessed from humans (by trekking).

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Smiliano Gorge is located north of the village Ano Meros, about 100km southwest of Heraklion city. Through the gorge runs the Lygiotis river which is supplied by the valleys of Gerakari and the slopes of Samitos Mount. The canyon has a lot of water in winter and crossing it, by any means, is very tough.

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The wild Prassano gorge is located 10 km southeast of Rethymnon. Starting south of Prasses village, it offers a three-hour walk through the stunning gigantic rocks and through some relatively hard accesses, which make the passage very interesting. The Prassano gorge is located next to the bare hills of Gargana. It ends in Platanias, east of the town of Rethymno.

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The Myloi Gorge (transl. Gorge of the Mills) is a beautiful idyllic gorge near Rethymnon, which requires about 1.5 hours of easy walk. The gorge starts from Chromonastiri and ends at Ksiro Chorio. Inside the gorge flows a small river and there is the deserted village of Myloi.

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Platania Gorge is located in the Amari valley, 38km southeast of Rethymno, on the western outskirts of Psiloritis. It is ideal for hiking through the trail that is built along its sides. The gorge, through this beautiful and challenging trail, leads to the cave of god Pan, who according to legend was born here.

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Kollita Gorges, i.e. Twin Ravines are located nearby the picturesque village Argyroupolis, about 22km southwest of Rethymnon city. They are named so, as they consist of two parallel canyons that end near Kato Poros settlement.

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Karantale Gorge is located in the center of Rethymno Prefecture and gets its name after the abandoned village of Karantale, which is located close to its entrance. The vegetation is spectacular and the canyon is a very good option for a daily excursion.

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Petres Gorge is located 13km west of Rethymno and its mouth is situated on the beach of Episkopi. Petres is the longest river of West Rethymnon with several tributaries, forming a network covering half prefecture of Rethymnon. It forms some of the nicest gorges of Crete, before reaching its emptying point, at Petres beach. It has water all year round and forms an important wetland of Crete.

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Kissano Gorge is located 1km north of Kissos village, in Amari valley, and 34km southeast of Rethymnon, connecting the village το the small plateau of Gious Kambos. It is a short, but beautiful gorge and crossed by the rural road of the area.

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1.5km east of Spili, next to the main road connecting Spili to Agia Galini, you will meet the chapel of Agia Fotini, also known as Agia Fotia. Next to the road, you will find the springs of Agia Fotia, an old mill and a quite high waterfall (in winter).

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The canyon of Zoniana is located south of Zoniana village. Starting at an altitude of 950m, it ends at the village at an altitude of 650m.

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