Valley of the dead or Zakros Gorge
This gorge starts in Zakros and ends at Kato Zakros beach. It’s about an 1 1/2 hr.
Walk the caves in this gorge is where the tombs of the minoan period were discovered. Bring water, and there are plenty of restaurants along the beach for a great lunch.
Richtis Gorge
This gorge starts in Exo Mouliana. it is about 4.5 kms, and takes about 2 hours. The waterfall is about 15 meters high and runs into a great swimming hole. The gorge ends at Richtis Beach and it’s a great place for a picnic lunch. There are tables and benches there. Not a great beach for swimming and the water is rough.
Chochlakies or Kouroumes Gorge
This gorge stats in the village of Chochlakies. It is 3.5 km. and about a 3 hour walk. It winds its way throgh a riverbed to the lovely beach of kouroumes. No restaurants so take a lunch. It’s a quite difficult walk but at the end you will arrive in a wonderful paradise.