Sarakina Gorge, Canyon in southeastern Crete, Greece.

Sarakina Gorge is a narrow canyon carved by river erosion through limestone in southeastern Crete. The Kriopotamos River flows through it year-round, creating small pools and cascades along the rocky path.

The sources record no Saracen origin for the name. The gorge is also called Myrtos Canyon after the coastal village of Myrtos, and it lies near the small village of Mithi (also written Mythi), about 15 km west of Ierapetra. The Kriopotamos river has cut the gorge, and its entrance was never developed for tourists.

The gorge is also called Myrtos Canyon after the coastal village of Myrtos below it, while its Greek name Sarakina is of uncertain origin. The Kriopotamos river that runs through it carries water at varying levels through the year, fed by wet winters and drawn down by arid summers.

Wear water-resistant footwear because the river flows year-round and creates deep sections you may need to wade through. Watch for slippery rocks and be ready to move carefully over wet surfaces.

The gorge is also called Myrtos Canyon after the coastal village of Myrtos below it. Its entrance is deliberately left unmarked and unimproved for tourism, so walkers must find it themselves at either end. The Kriopotamos carries water at varying levels through the year, fed by wet winters and drained by arid summers.