Havgas Gorge by Kavousi
In the eastern region of Crete, the term Havgas is frequently encountered, often used to name canyons and in some variations such as Ha, Havgoudi, and so on. One of the many gorges bearing the Havgas name is located near Kavousi, in the Ierapetra province. This gorge is essentially the lower segment of the wild Mesonas gorge, which originates from the Thripti plateau.
The section known as Havgas begins close to the Minoan settlement of Azorias and concludes its path in Kavoussi. Despite its short length of only 700m, traversing it via its stream demands technical (canyoning) gear due to the presence of six stunning waterfalls. The tallest of these waterfalls reaches 20 meters in height and retains water well into the late winter.
As an alternative, the gorge can be navigated by foot along the ancient hiking trail that skirts the canyon from its eastern side, linking Avgos to Kavoussi.
Location
Havgas Gorge by Kavousi is located at Havgas Gorge by Kavousi, in the Lassithi region of Crete. The map below shows the exact spot; Google Maps and Waze give turn-by-turn directions.
Frequently asked questions
How can I access Havgas Gorge by Kavousi?
Havgas Gorge by Kavousi can be accessed by dirt track.
How long is Havgas Gorge by Kavousi?
Havgas Gorge by Kavousi is 0.7 km long.
How long does it take to hike Havgas Gorge by Kavousi?
It takes approximately 1.5 hours to hike Havgas Gorge by Kavousi.
In which region is Havgas Gorge by Kavousi located?
Havgas Gorge by Kavousi is located in Lasithi area in Crete, Greece
