Kotsifos Gorge, Natural canyon in southern Crete, Greece.
The Kotsifos Gorge extends for 1,800 meters with vertical slopes reaching 600 meters high, starting narrow at 10 meters and expanding to 600 meters width.
Throughout the gorge, remnants of old water mills stand as witnesses to past agricultural activities, including the Mill of the French, now converted into a residence.
A small church dedicated to Saint Nicholas rests within a rocky cavity of the gorge, while a chapel honoring Saint Onoufrios sits among the cliffs.
The hiking trail begins at Kanevos village and continues to Plakias, with the main path taking approximately one hour to reach the Bridge of Sellia.
The gorge contains a high number of Cretan endemic plant species and intersects with Boutsinas gorge, which features a 20-meter waterfall.
GPS coordinates: 35.22083,24.40083
Latest update: March 6, 2025 22:08
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