The Enchanting Patsos Gorge
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The Patsos Gorge is easily traversable and maintained by the forest service.
Combined with the cavernous Church of Agios Antonios, it makes for a great destination for short excursions and picnics.
It is one of the most beautiful gorges of the regional unit of Rethymno.
Its full name is the Gorge of Agios Antonios of Patsos.
The gorge spans a total length of about 5 kilometres, and the estimated crossing time is approximately one hour. Its exit is located near the Potami Dam.
The gorge is easy to cross all year round.
Here, you can also discover a bird observatory.
Photo 1: Dretakis,M. / Natural History Museum of Crete – University of Crete
Photo 2: Trikali,M. / Natural History Museum of Crete – University of Crete
Photo 3: Avramakis,M. / Natural History Museum of Crete – University of Crete
The tip of Local!
The water that gathers around the church ends up in a holy water font, which attracts pilgrims.
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