Anydri Gorge
The small but impressive gorge of Anydri is located east of Paleochora. It starts from the village Anidri and after a snaky course, about 3km long, between high cliffs it concludes at the beautiful beach Gialiskari.
Chania Gorges
The regional unit of Chania has the densest network of gorges in Crete, particularly on the southern slopes of the White Mountains and in the province of Sfakia. According to one interpretation, the name “Sfakia” is connected with the ancient Greek word “sfax”, meaning a cleft in the earth or a gorge, although this etymology has not been conclusively established.
The best known is the Samaria Gorge, which forms the core of the White Mountains National Park. The complete route from Xyloskalo, near the Omalos Plateau, to Agia Roumeli is approximately 16 kilometres long. Sfakia is also home to the easily accessible Imbros Gorge, the imposing Aradena Gorge, the Sfakiano Gorge and the gorges of Kallikratis, Asfendou and Tripiti.
On the western side of the White Mountains, notable routes include the lush Agia Irini Gorge near Sougia, the Lissos Gorge, Topolia Gorge and the gorges of Sirikari and Kambos. Near the city of Chania lie the Diktamos Gorge, the road-accessible Therisso Gorge and the smaller green gorges of Boriana and Kydoni.
Lissos Gorge
Through the gorge of Lissos passes the trail that connects Sougia to Ancient Lissos. It's a long canyon with imposing towering walls, but the path that leads to ancient Lissos covers only a small part of the route, taking only about 1 hour.
Klados Gorge
Gorge Klados is one of the most dangerous and inaccessible gorges of Crete. The top (starting point) of the canyon is located at position Kokkinovari in a steep slope, 90-100 meters high. The very loose and steep terrain makes access impossible even with technical equipment.
Kambos Gorge
On the way to Elafonisi from the road running along the west coast of Crete, there is the beautiful village of Cambos belonging to Kissamos province. From there a short dirt road heads to the west which heads to the lush canyon of Kambos, the westernmost gorge of Crete.
Pelekaniotis Gorge
At a forgotten area of the region Selino in South Chania, you will meet the well hidden gorge of Pelekaniotis River. It is the river with the most water flow in Selino and it is so important that the whole municipality of Paleochora is named Pelekanos. It has water all year round and forms a lush green valley at its exit, at Maherota location.
Boriana Gorge
The lush canyon of Boriana (mainly known as Karanou Gorge) starts from the village Boriana and joins the River Mavropiliotis after 1800 meters in a nicely landscaped trail. Along the trail we meet a ruined watermill, caves, entrances of the old iron ore quarries (known locally as quarries of Averof), a charcoal furnace and galleries.
Eligia Gorge
The gorge of Eligia is wild, long and impressive. The trail to reach the gorge's bed starts in Agios Ioannis village in Sfakia (780m altitude, 92km from Chania). After hiking for 3.5 hours in the gorge ou reach Agios Pavlos beach, which is full of pine trees, and then you need 1 more hour to the west to reach Agia Roumeli.
Sfakiano Gorge
The proposed trekking route in the canyon starts from Niato Plateau (near Askifou Plateau) and runs along the European trail E4. You initially meet the abandoned village of Kali Lakki. From here starts the canyon, which is one of the greenest gorges in Crete, with incredibly interesting flora. Oaks, cypresses, and pines are the main trees in Sfakiano Gorge.
