Hiking in Crete

Toplou
Gorge

Lassithi

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Toplou Gorge
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One of the most spectacular secrets of Cretan countryside is the small gorge by Toplou monastery (this is actually a complex of two ravines merging some meters before reaching the sea). 

Throughout its short length its hides two key surprises. First, it hosts a small colony of Cretan date palm trees (Theophrastus palm trees), while at the end of it, by the sea, some ponds with fresh water are formed. Especially these springs are an unexpected view in the hot and dry East Crete.

3 4 5 6 Toplou Toplou_Monastery_Gorge Toplou_Monastery_Springs by Massimo Resti photo by Massimo Resti

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Additional Info

Type: Hiking gorge
Location: Lassithi Prefecture
Water: Water all year round
Difficulty (0-10): 2
Accessibility: Paved road

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