Aradaina Bridge, Road bridge in Aradena, Greece
The metal bridge spans 138 meters above the Aradena Gorge, connecting the mountain village of Aradena with Agios Ioannis in Crete.
The Vardinogiannis family constructed this engineering work in 1986 to establish a road link between the isolated mountain communities of Sfakia.
The bridge stands near the ancient city of Araden and the traditional church of Astratigos, marking centuries of settlement in this mountainous region.
Visitors can reach the bridge by following a 12-kilometer paved road from Chora Sfakion to Anopoli, then continuing for 3.5 kilometers to Aradena.
The structure ranks as Greece's highest bridge and Europe's second-highest bungee jumping location, attracting adventure seekers throughout the year.
Location: Sfakia Municipality
Address: Unnamed Road, Chora Sfakion 730 11, Greece
Phone: +302825340000
GPS coordinates: 35.22264,24.06224
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
This selection highlights Crete locations away from common routes. It includes historic sites such as the Venetian fortress of Spinalonga, occupied by a leper colony until 1957, and the ruins of the Minoan palace of Kato Zakros on the eastern coast. Notable geological formations include the Kourtaliotiko gorges with 600-meter limestone walls, the Aradena bridge suspended 138 meters above the void, and the Dikteon cave, extending over two kilometers into Mount Dikte. Nature enthusiasts can explore the small bay of Seitan Limania between its white cliffs, the Argiroupoli springs bursting amidst Roman ruins, or take trails through the Theriso gorges. These destinations offer a different view of Crete, away from the tourist crowds along the northern coastline.
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