CANYONS

Asterousia have wonderful hiking gorges, such as Agiofarangos, Trafoula and Martsalos. But the most famous is Gafari, on Mount Psiloritis, which passes through the enchanting forest of Rouvas. Also, Krousson, through which the Minoan trail for Ideon Andron passed, and much more. Close to the town are the green canyons of Karteros, Kanaviano and others. Close to Hersonissos, the Aposelemis River Gorge is located. In addition to these gorges, in Asterousia, in the prefecture of Heraklion, many artifacts are housed, which are insured and used for the training of mainly new canyoners. Arvi's gorge is indeed a miracle of Cretan nature that cuts the Arvis Mountain in two, formed in a massive limestone of Mount Dikti. Along its entire length it forms waterfalls ,of which the most important is Kapnistitis of 85 meters height. The uniqueness is that it penetrates the earth's bosom for 150 meters and creates a cave with underground waterfalls and incredible paths. Without canyoning equipment, crossing is impossible and very risky.