APOSELEMIS GORGE

Aposelemis gorge Near Analipsi and Hersonisos Crete Greece


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One of the most important gorges of Eastern Crete is Aposelemis Gorge which is located near Chersonissos.  Aposelemis river runs along the bottom of the gorge and springs from the Lasithi Plateau flowing into the sea between the areas of Analipsis

The area of Lagada, where the gorge is situated, is full of monuments.
Old aquaducts, traditional villages and Byzantine churches.
Especialy during the Byzantine Period the villages of Avdou and Potamies (which means river in greek) became of great economic value.
Based on the foot of Dikti Mountain this a very fertile part of Crete.
Allthough close to the touristic areas the gorge is an oasis of silence and beauty.

THE PROGRAM of the excursion

The total length is 7 kilometres with a altitude difference of 150 metres.
Average time of waking is 2.5 to 3 hours. After collecting everybody they start walking at
9 o'clock. It takes 20 minutes to the entrance where we leave the dirtroad to continue on the stones and rocks that form the riverbed.
At the end of the gorge we organise a picnic with Cretan specialities and a cool drink.
From there it's 20 minutes to a taverna from where we will bring you back to your hotel.

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  • Location Analipsi

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