Geological formation
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
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Tips from locals
Yiannis
July 16, 2022
The imposing Kourtaliotis Gorge is a magical and diverse natural site, featuring high cliffs, beautiful waterfalls as well as vulture roosting sites. It is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Rethymnon. Its slopes are full of caves and springs. When the wind blows you can hear the clapping of sounds at the north entrance of the gorge; in the local dialect, this sound is called "kourtala", and gives its name to the gorge. In its depths flows the Kourtaliotis river which falls in the amazing Preveli Palm Beach. St. Nikolas church is located inside the Kourtaliotiko gorge. Tradition says that when the Saint touched the rock, water sprang out of the places which he touched with his fingers. These are the five springs of the Kourtaliotis gorge and are located close to the church. It is a wonderful gorge worth visiting and walking along its riverbed while playing with water. The gorge is crossed by a road, but walking in it is really amazing.
The imposing Kourtaliotis Gorge is a magical and diverse natural site, featuring high cliffs, beautiful waterfalls as well as vulture roosting sites. It is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of Rethymnon. Its slopes are full of caves and springs. When the wind blows you can hear the cla…
Panagiotis
February 11, 2020
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. (45min)
Aggeliki
February 10, 2022
Kourtaliotis Gorge is one of the most impressive and diverse places to hike in Crete. It’s unique lagoons and rock pools merge to create a great hiking and swimming combination. At 3km in length this gorge is the perfect hike with a refreshing swim in the waterfall of Kourtaliotis, close to the chapel of the local saint Nicholas Kourtaliotis. To access the gorge and the beach of Preveli it is recommended to use the designated car park, hike down to the beach and then up the gorge from there.
Kourtaliotis Gorge is one of the most impressive and diverse places to hike in Crete. It’s unique lagoons and rock pools merge to create a great hiking and swimming combination. At 3km in length this gorge is the perfect hike with a refreshing swim in the waterfall of Kourtaliotis, close to the chap…
Nikolaos
May 15, 2019
Kourtaliotiko, located towards the south of Rethymno, is easily accessible by car (approximately 35 minutes). It starts from the village Koxare, follows the river Kourtaliotis and ends in the beautiful beach of Preveli. The gorge has incredible beauty and the scenery is wild. It has rich flora and fauna and the river is divided into five streams which then are united and form small lakes and a huge waterfall!
Kourtaliotiko, located towards the south of Rethymno, is easily accessible by car (approximately 35 minutes). It starts from the village Koxare, follows the river Kourtaliotis and ends in the beautiful beach of Preveli. The gorge has incredible beauty and the scenery is wild. It has rich flora and f…
Roberto & Sophia
February 16, 2018
Beautiful hiking experience through the gorge
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