Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Plakias

Name: Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Address: Plakias, Greece

#2 among attractions in Plakias

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Canyon

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The Kourtaliotiko Gorge, also known as the Asomatos Gorge, is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. It is situated where the Kourtaliotiko River flows southwards between the mountains of Kouroupa and Xiron. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°12'10"N, 24°28'7"E

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Kourtaliotiko Gorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Preveli, Kotsifos Gorge, Kouroupa, Atsipades.

3.5 miS
Monastery
Preveli
89 min walk • Preveli Monastery, perched on the rocky cliffs of Crete, Greece, stands as a testament to the island's rich ecclesiastical heritage and tumultuous history. This historic monastery complex, dating back to the 16th century, has played a significant role throughout...
4 miW
Nature, Canyon
Kotsifos Gorge, Plakias
103 min walk • The Kotsifos Gorge is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. It is situated west of the mountain of Kouroupa, north of the town of Plakias, and on the road between Sellia and Angouseliana. It is noted for the high number of Cretan endemic plant species that grow there.
2.2 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Kouroupa
57 min walk • Kouroupa is a mountain in western Crete. Its summit is 984 metres above sea level. To the east of the mountain lies Kourtaliotiko Gorge.
1.7 miNW
Village
Atsipades
44 min walk • Atsipades is an archaeological site of a Minoan peak sanctuary in western Crete. It is an open-air peak sanctuary which means that it is found in the high mountain and is open to the elements. It was discovered by K. Nowicki in 1985.

Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Plakias

Facts and practical information

Kourtaliotiko Gorge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Preveli

Kotsifos Gorge, Plakias

Kouroupa

Atsipades