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Hiking to the gorge of Patsos (Rethymno CRETE)


«GORGE» ROUTE No 1

A HEAVEN ON EARTH WITH ARCHAEOLOGICAL, CULTURAL AND NATURAL INTEREST

TOTAL ROUTE LENGTH 4km or 8km
(8km for those who want to continue hiking around the lake of Patsos (Potamon Dam),
after the end of the gorge of Patsos)

HOW TO GET THERE (Patsos gorge, Rethymno, Crete)

We start from the village fountain which is located just beside the “PATSOS” traditional tavern. Then we are going down the  narrow concrete path located opposite the water source, between a big iron gate and  the very old high plane tree (300 years), for about 150m (2). Here, the road is wider (something like plateau) and we see:

1) In front of us a high old tree

2) On our right a small metal door from where the byzantine church (14th century A.D.) is just 20m

3) On our left we see a dirt road and a little further (20m) a big cistern.

We don’t go neither right nor left but we follow the downhill dirt road leaving some old houses on our right. After 200m (3) we meet on the right, a house with a short wall stone around it. Here we turn left following the downhill concrete-dirt road for about 350m meeting the asphalt main road (4).

We pass across the main road and following the downhill dirt road for about 300m and then the steep uphill for about 100m (5) until we meet a building (winery) on the left.

Then, we follow the dirt road for 100m (6) until we meet an asphalt road. We turn right and  after 100m we follow the steep downhill where we see a big tavern on the right. Continuing, after 100m (7) we are in front of the entrance of the gorge, where a narrow footpath leads us to the small picturesque white chapel of St. Antonios (Agios Antonios), which is covered by towering and steep rocks. From there we pass the first wood bridge following the path of the gorge.

Then, we follow  the  dirt road for 100m (6) until we meet an asphalt road .

We turn right and after 100m we follow the steep downhill where we see a big tavern on the right. Continuing, after 100m (7) we are in front of the entrance of the gorge, where a narrow footpath leads us to the small picturesque white chapel of St. Antonios, which is covered by towering and steep rocks.

After enjoying the unique spectacle and all our senses are stimulated end up at Mrs Maria’s to continue the dream of delicious traditional dishes including fresh vegetables, meat, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, all organic and all locally produced in the family fields.

ENJOY HIKING!


Best outdoor activities & tours on Rethymno Crete

  • Hiking / Trekking routes in Rethymno CRETE (Patsos Gorge / AMARI) 
    • Hiking Instruction for trekking at Patsos area (Rethymno Crete)
    • Hiking to the gorge of Patsos (ROUTE Nο 1)
    • Hiking to Soros Mountain Patsos (ROUTE Nο 2)
    • Hiking to Harakas in Patsos (ROUTE Nο 3)
  • Biking / Cycling tours in Rethymno CRETE – Patsos area (AMARI)
  • Rock Climbing in the gorge of Patsos in Amari Rethymno CRETE
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About Patsos (Rethymno Crete)

An ideal eco tourism destination on Crete (Rethymno) and perfect combination for those who want to enjoy the unspoilt Cretan nature, hiking, following the endless trails, rated in difficulty, but also other routes and outdoor activities that lead through the dense vegetation in majestic landscapes of Rethymno Crete, such as natural water sources, churches, caves, streams…

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Ecotourism Accommodation in Patsos (Rethymno Crete)

For those wishing to stay, there is the opportunity to accommodate up to 7 people in our eco friendly house (100 square meters), located in the heart of Patsos village, above the small traditional Cretan tavern “Patsos”. It is surrounded by rich and dense vegetation as well as a perennial plane tree (300 years old) in front of it and the village fountain with crystal clear waters.

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