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The Cyclamen Gorge, also known as Agios Georgios Gorge or Gorge Vandes, is nestled on the northern slopes of the White Mountains. Its starting point is the Aletrouvari settlement, situated at an altitude of 300m, and it extends east of Agios Georgios village, ultimately ending at the village of Vandes, which is at an elevation of 50m. The stream that runs through this gorge gathers water from the Drakona area, resulting in the formation of quaint, small ponds at certain spots.
However, this route is not recommended for novice hikers as it requires approximately 2 hours to traverse from Aletrouvari or about 1 hour from Agios Georgios. As visitors journey through this route, they will encounter a diverse landscape that changes along the river, all under the cool shade of towering plane trees and cypresses.
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Cyclamen Gorge is a hiking gorge located in the Chania region.
Cyclamen Gorge is a hiking gorge.
Yes, there is water in Cyclamen Gorge until the spring.
There is no information available about the accessibility of Cyclamen Gorge.
Cyclamen Gorge is 5 km long.
Cyclamen Gorge has a difficulty level of 2 out of 10.
It takes approximately 2 hours to hike Cyclamen Gorge.
The altitude difference in Cyclamen Gorge is 250 meters.
Find below the list of things to do near Cyclamen Gorge:
Embark on an exhilarating waterpark adventure that starts with convenient pickups from hotels and designated points. Upon arrival, pay the entrance fee and step into a world of aquatic fun, where you’ll have 4.5 hours to explore and enjoy the myriad activities on offer. Discover the heart of the park where there is a massive 1500 sq.m. central pool, mimicking the sea with its refreshing waters, including a deep 3.80 m. section, surrounded by ample sunbeds and umbrellas.
“Aqua Creta Limnoupolis” is designed to entertain every age group with its impressive variety of attractions. Try one (or all) of the 11 uniquely designed water slides, each promising a burst of adrenaline, from high-speed free falls and a mysterious black hole to gentler options like a lazy river stretching 206 meters. The children’s pool features colorful slides and playful elements like a rotating wooden barrel that splashes water, mini falls, and adventure climbs.
For those seeking extreme thrills, the park offers a blend of intense slides, including a triple twist and a crazy river. The entire family can enjoy amenities such as a full-service restaurant, fast food options, and the Pirates Bar on an artificial island. Retail outlets, a mini market, and a first aid center ensure that all your needs are met for a worry-free day of splashy fun, while professional photographers are ready to capture your best moments.
Enjoy a fun day out for all the family with a visit to Limnoupolis Water Park. After getting picked up from your hotel in Chania or Rethymno, enjoy a short journey to the park.
Slide down one of the many freefall rides or experience the thrill of the black hole. If you prefer to chill out, float down the lazy river or kick back and relax on one of the sunbeds where you can enjoy views of the White Mountains.
After working up an appetite, choose from a wide array of lunch options, including pizza, burgers, and pasta, all served with a scoop of refreshing ice cream. Re-energized, get your adrenaline pumping on the giant slides and crazy river before heading back to your hotel in the evening.
Pick-Up or Meet-Up: We’ll either pick you up or meet you at our dive center, where you’ll meet your instructor.
Briefing and Theory: Following the excitement of your first dive, we’ll gather for a quick session covering essential theories behind safe diving practices, equipment basics, and safety tips.
Choose Your Gear: Your instructor will guide you in selecting the gear that best suits you
Beach Prep: We’ll head to the beach together, assemble our gear, and get ready for our first dive for about 45minutes.
After a refreshing break: we’ll change cylinders and then get ready for the second dive at maximum depth of 12 meters.
After we finish, we’ll return back to the dive center where you will receive your Basic Diver Certification .
Finally: Let’s get ready for the drop-off or if you have your own transportation, you are more than welcome to use it.
Book your beginner scuba diving today and let the exploration begin!
Are you ready for an unforgettable journey beneath the surface?
-Pick-Up or Meet-Up: We’ll either pick you up or meet you at our dive center, where you’ll meet your instructor.
-Theory and Briefing: Get ready for a quick session to cover essential theories behind safe diving practices and equipment use basics and safety tips.
-Choose Your Gear: Your instructor will help you pick out gear that suits you best.
– Beach Prep: We’ll head to the beach together, gear up, and get ready for our dive.
– Dive Time: Let’s dive in and explore the stunning underwater world together, for about 45minutes
-After we finish, we’ll return back to the dive center to get ready for the drop-off or if you have your own transportation, you are more than welcome to use it.
Our experienced instructors will take you through step-by-step instruction, before diving, covering everything you need to know in order to make most of it!
Book your beginner scuba diving course today and let the exploration begin!
Find below the list of hotels near Cyclamen Gorge:
Set in Loúlos in the Crete Region, this holiday home features a terrace and a garden. The property is 15 km from Chania Town and free private parking is offered. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
The unit equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. A flat-screen TV is featured. Other facilities at Aoria include a barbecue, other facilities include an outdoor bathroom and barbecue facilities.
Rethymno Town is 50 km from Aoria, while Elafonisi is 47 km from the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding and hiking. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 27 km from Aoria.
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Villa d’Anvers – Luxury Holiday Resort features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Souda, 11 km from Conference Centre of MAICh.
The apartment provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Villa d’Anvers – Luxury Holiday Resort offers a picnic area.
In addition to an outdoor pool, the accommodation also offers a a baby safety gate.
Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 11 km from Villa d’Anvers – Luxury Holiday Resort, while Mitropoleos Square is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 22 km from the apartment.
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Boasting mountain views, Villa Nektar with private ecologic pool and amazing view! features accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 10 km from Conference Centre of MAICh. This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 11 km from the villa, while Mitropoleos Square is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 21 km from Villa Nektar with private ecologic pool and amazing view!, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Villa Mari with private ecologic pool and amazing view! is set in Chania Town. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The 4-bedroom villa comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and oven, and 3 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the villa.
The villa offers a terrace.
Conference Centre of MAICh is 10 km from Villa Mari with private ecologic pool and amazing view!, while Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 21 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Villa Lia with private ecologic pool and amazing view! is set in Chania Town. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
The 4-bedroom villa is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and oven, and 3 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the villa.
The villa has a barbecue and a garden.
Conference Centre of MAICh is 10 km from Villa Lia with private ecologic pool and amazing view!, while Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 21 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Chris apartment with private ecologic pool and kid’s playground! is located in Chania Town. This apartment features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The apartment comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views.
A outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at the apartment.
Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 4.7 km from Chris apartment with private ecologic pool and kid’s playground!, while Mitropoleos Square is 4.8 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.
Positioned near the city of Chania, the Therisso Gorge (also known as Eleftherios Venizelos) is an awe-inspiring sight. This six-kilometre-long canyon is adorned with impressive vertical cliffs and lush greenery, rivalling any other gorge in the Chania region. Accessible by car, it’s worth combining a trip to the gorge with a visit to the historic village of Therisso, nestled at the foot of the White Mountains, just 15 kilometres from Chania. This village, steeped in history, offers an unforgettable experience to any visitor.
With a population of just over 100, the valiant village of Therisso has held a significant role in Crete’s modern history, mainly due to the resilience of its inhabitants against Turkish invasions. In 1866, the village was burnt by Mustapha Pasha Naili, forcing many, including the mother of future Greek Prime Minister, Eleftherios Venizelos, to relocate to Kythera and the Peloponnese. Therisso gained further historical prominence in 1905 when Eleftherios Venizelos and his allies initiated a revolution against the autocratic rule of Prince George, imposed by the Great Powers, charting a course for Crete’s union with Greece. Notably, the heroic Halides brothers, key figures in the 1821 revolution, also hailed from Therisso.
The Diktamos Canyon, nestled within the White Mountains, commences 21km to the east of Chania, near the Katochori village at an elevation of 300m. It concludes 8km further east, at the Faragi village, situated at a height of 40m and in close proximity to the Stylos village in the Apokoronas province. Consequently, it is also referred to as the Katechori Gorge or Stylos Gorge. The canyon’s stream serves as the primary tributary of the Kiliaris River, gathering water from the northern slopes of the Mavri peak and discharging it onto the Kalives beach.
Navigating through the canyon can be challenging, with certain areas requiring extra caution and approximately 3 hours to traverse. The canyon is a stunning, verdant landscape filled with towering trees and steep inclines, home to dittany or diktamos, a herb endemic to Crete. In Stylos, you have the opportunity to explore the ancient church of Apostle John (Agios Ioannis Theologos), refresh yourself at the local springs, and replenish your energy at the village’s taverns.
Situated close to the village of Meskla, 20 km away from Chania town and nestled at the foot of the White Mountains, you’ll find the impressive yet compact Sarakina Gorge (be careful not to mix it up with the other well-known Sarakina Gorge in East Crete, near Mythi in the Province of Ierapetra). The gorge takes its name from local lore that suggests Saracenes once used it as a hiding place. The gorge’s somewhat elusive location keeps it off the beaten track for many locals, maintaining its status as an untouched, natural spectacle.
Hidden within a deep ravine, Sarakina is bordered by towering cypress and plane trees. In an effort to make this natural gem more accessible, local authorities have developed walking trails throughout the gorge. Starting and ending in Meskla, next to the Church of the Panagia, where you find the parking space. The circular trail offers an hour’s worth of easy hiking. The journey commences with a ten-minute walk on a dirt road which then leads to a path alongside the river.
The trail is interspersed with wooden and stone staircases and metal walkways crossing the river. After the first segment, the landscape transforms drastically, transitioning from a gravel bed to solid limestone boulders. The resulting view is an awe-inspiring natural artwork as the rock appears split down the middle, carving out a breathtaking sculpture.
The Tromarissa Gorge, named after local legends of fairies and goblins that frightened passersby, is situated close to the village of Zourva. The spring of Tromarissa, which translates to ‘scare’ in Greek, is where these tales are said to originate.
Beginning beneath the Agavani peak of the White Mountains, this technical canyon concludes near Zourva, with the Ambelitsiotis River (also known as Zourvanos) flowing alongside it. A hiking trail passes through the gorge, with additional trails stemming from the spring area towards the White Mountains and Pera Gourgouthes. The stream’s course features around 40+ medium-height rappels (waterfalls), the tallest of which is 17m. It takes a small group of canyoneers approximately six hours to traverse the gorge. The Chania Mountaineering Club (ΕΟΣ Chania) has secured the descents to Zourva with double bolts.
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