Kritsa Gorge
Φαράγγι Κριτσάς
A limestone gorge beside the village of Kritsa, where the narrowest sections require scrambling over boulders by hand and foot; about 2–3 hours one way.
Kritsa Gorge begins under the road bridge northeast of Kritsa village and runs north toward the village of Tapes, about 4 km in total. The floor is strewn with boulders, and at its narrowest the rock walls are only one or two meters apart. Some stretches require scrambling by hand and foot or using ropes, and in spring you may see wildflowers and wild goats. Most visitors turn back partway, but fit hikers can continue to Tapes and loop back to Kritsa on a dirt road; the full route takes about 3–4 hours. Admission is free. Wear non-slip shoes and bring plenty of water. The gorge is about 12 km from Agios Nikolaos.
Opening hours
All day (entry during daytime)
Nearby sights
- Ancient Lato
- Kritsa & Panagia Kera
- Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
- Agios Nikolaos
- Almyros Beach
- Voulisma Beach (Istron)
- Elounda
- Olous