Mavrogiannis Gorge (Skinias)
Gorge Mavrogiannis starts its course from the village Skinias (Mirabello) and ends after a serpentine route at the beautiful beach Avlaki in Vlychadia location. It is a dry canyon with awesome rock formations along it.
Lassithi Gorges
In the dry climate of eastern Crete, most gorges remain without flowing water during the summer months. However, there are also green routes with springs and waterfalls, the most characteristic example being the Richtis Gorge. The gorges of Lassithi are mainly formed in the mountain ranges of Dikti and Thripti, in mountainous Mirabello and around Sitia.
On Dikti, notable routes include the Sarakina Gorge near the village of Mythoi, the Kritsa Gorge, the Adrianos Gorge, the Havgas Gorge near Kalamafka and the Havgas Gorge of the Lassithi Plateau. On Thripti, amid rocky and pine-covered slopes, lie the gorges of Pefki, Orino, Ahlia and Milonas, several of which form seasonal waterfalls.
The Zakros Gorge, also known as the Gorge of the Dead, dominates the area around Zakros. Its name comes from the Minoan burials discovered in caves along its walls. Nearby are the gorges of Katsounaki, Lamnoni, Agia Irini and Pervolakia. In mountainous Mirabello are the gorges of Kouroukoulos, Havgas above Plaka and Skotini. Lassithi is also home to the imposing technical Ha Gorge, one of the most demanding canyoning descents in Crete.
Havgas Gorge at Kavousi
The small gorge called Havgas starts near the Minoan settlement of Azorias and ends its course in Kavousi, being only 700m long. Crossing it through its stream requires technical (canyoning) equipment as there are six beautiful waterfalls, which the highest is 20 meters high and has water till late winter.
Patsopoulos Gorge
The unknown gorge of Kouroukoulos starts from the deserted village Agalianos at the province of Merambelo, Lasithi prefecture. West of Kouroukoulos, there is the Gorge Patsopoulos.
Boufanis Gorge
Βoufanis gorge is formed southeast of Selakano and finishes between the villages Chirstos and Metaxohori of Viannos Province. Hiking is usually done by the old path that connects Selakano with Metaxochori and it passes high and parallel to its bed.
Petinos Gorge at Lithines
The small gorge of Petinos or gorge Anavryta is shaped northwest of Lithines village, Sitia province. It is a technical gorge, meaning that crossing it requires canyoning equipment, as along it's course it forms about 12 waterfalls, with the highest reaching about 20m.
Charkomatas Gorge
Chalkomatas or Charkomatas Gorge is located near the village Chamezi in Sitia Province and starts from the area where a dirt road starts ascending to the temple of Prophet Elijah and the fortress Liopetro. The vegetation in the gorge is low and the geological formations of limestone are impressive.
Lower Mythi Gorge
Lower Gorge (Kato Farangi) is located in the region of the village Mythi in the province Ierapetra. It is the last rocky part of the stream that runs through the river Myrtos or Kriopotamos.
Katsikandara gorge
In the eastern part of the area of Agios Nikolaos and between Kalo Chorio and Prina, the gorge of Katsikandara is formed. It is a route that combines water, shade and lush vegetation with impressive rocky passages.
