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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

The Top 20 Gorges in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

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Last updated: November 2, 2025

Rouvas Gorge (Agios Nikolaos Trail)

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Very nice gorge trail.
A bit of fitness and sure-footedness would be quite good. In the middle of summer, however, only heat-tested people should go, as you can also walk …

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Agiofarago Beach

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Short hike to the beach, unfortunately little shade, if you come in the evening you may have better luck. Great for snorkeling and swimming, self catering, there is a small snack bar at the entrance, visited in June.

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Agios Ioannis Chapel

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The chapel of Agios Ioánnis is the destination of the hike through the Rouwas Gorge. It is located on a small plateau at 938 meters and can also be reached …

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Aposelemi Gorge

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August 2022: the road under the bridge was blocked by a fence, the van be opened, it is only secured by a wire. However, the first half of the path …

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Agios Nikolaos

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Small but nice, quiet place for a hiking break. Unfortunately not always open. On the map it looks as if you could go directly to the lake from here. This …

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Trachoulas Beach

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The beautiful sandy beach is much larger than you would expect after the short hike through the gorge. However, it does not offer a lot of shade, so you should …

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Agios Antonios Church (Agiofarango Gorge)

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The Byzantine chapel of Agios Antonios is right in the gorge - you can't miss it. It's a great sight how the landscape suddenly widens and the chapel comes into …

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Martsalo Beach

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If you want to see something other than mass tourism, this is the right place for you. The beautiful, not too long hike (quite challenging) through the gorge of the …

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Chapel at the Upper End of the Martsalos Gorge

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Anyone on their way from the Odigitrias Monastery to Martsalos Beach or Agiofarango Bay will pass this newly built chapel.
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View into the Roza Gorge

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Some of the railings are now loose or destroyed by falling rocks. The tour is physically feasible, but it requires a certain mental resilience, fear of heights is a no-go here.

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The Top 20 Gorges in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

Rouvas Gorge (Agios Nikolaos Trail)

Agiofarago Beach

Agios Ioannis Chapel

Aposelemi Gorge

Agios Nikolaos

Trachoulas Beach

Agios Antonios Church (Agiofarango Gorge)

Martsalo Beach

Chapel at the Upper End of the Martsalos Gorge

View into the Roza Gorge

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