Crete, Greece, May 2023 - Jan & Jan-Jan's Rejseklubben

The gorge of Kotsyfos starts at Kannevos village and ends at Plakias. The starting point is very narrow with a width of about 10m, which gradually increases and reaches 600m. The total length is 1800m, and the almost vertical sides that reach a height of 600m. Inside the gorge there is a small temple built inside a rocky cavity dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Starting from the village Kanevos we can start hiking on the riverbed and reach the bridge that connects villages Selia and Myrthios (after about one hour of course). Along the way there are large boulders that block the passage, but with a little attention we can overcome them. At one point the side-gorge of Boutsinas meets Kotsyfos with an impressive waterfall of 20 meters. In summer the riverbed is dry. The drive is definitely worth it. A drive not to be missed. There are many excellent photo opportunities. Don't forget your camera with lots of film/memory, fully charged batteries and an empty memory card. It's really speechless when you come in this canyon. It's windy but really worth it to stop in the parking place and take photos. Inside the gorge, with its magical landscape surrounded by tall, vertical, imposing rocks.