Gorge of Cha

It lies exactly above the active fault of Ierapetra, where it owes its unique geological configuration. The gorge begins at the heart of Thrypti and ends up in the plane of Ierapetra, next to the scenic village Monastiraki. After Pachia Ammos, we drive in the direction of Ierapetra and a few kilometres later, we enter Kalo Horio and we drive to the left to the Thrypti plateau.

After 10 kilometres, before we arrive at Thrypti, we drive to the left to the little church of Aghia (Santa) Anna. From there starts a small path that leads to the most accessible part of the gorge. If we want to reach the exit of the gorge, we walk to the village Monastiraki, and from there, we follow the road-signs.

The conditions that prevail inside the gorge require special training and equipment.

To cross the gorge, it takes more than 4 hours of uninterrupted movements, regardless of the fact that its total length does not exceed 1800 metres.