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Adravasti Gorge
It is the most unknown gorge of Palekastro – Zakros region. Its exit is just 1 km north from Adravasti village or 3 kms away from Zakros.
There are two ways to cross it. The one is from Karidi village and the other one is from Vrisidi or Magassa settlement. The quickest way to reach Karidi village is a new asphalt road that starts from Adravasti village (8 km).
At the beginning the mountains create various basins, which slowly turn out to be a wonderful, but really rough gorge. There is not a path and you need to be very careful. At the same time you need to be in a very good physical condition to attempt it. You can pass it only by walking through the basin of the gorge.
There is not a footpath – difficult passage!
The gorge is not very deep. Nervertheless it is offered for marvelous pictures in combination with the deep blue of the sky
Enjoy marvelous rock formation under absolute quietness in middle of the wild landscape
Though the gorge is completely unknown, you will meet impressive pictures when you get to know of it
At the beginning of the gorge you will see wide areas with odd sharp stones spangled around
Additional Info
Altitude: Karidi (600m) or Vrisidi (500m) – to Adravasti road 260m
Starting point: Karidi Village
Path Type: There is not a footpath – difficult passage! (4,5 km)
Difficulty: Medium – Difficult
Walk distance: 4,5km (Karidi Village – Adravasti central road). Time needed: 3 – 2,5 hours
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