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These gorges are ideal for inexperienced walkers and groups.
Both are part of the E4 European trail.
Velonado is a small village about 30km southwest from Rethymno. The verdant gorge of Mountros ends at this village.
The visitor can make a leisurely stop at one of the traditional cafés of the village enjoying his coffee or drink and taste "Raki", the traditional drink of the island.
During the months of October and November the distillation of "Raki"takes place inside a cauldron known as "Rakokázano". Then, it's a time for celebration and everybody is invited to eat and drink with the generous and hospitable villagers.
Another motive for celebration is the revelry taking place on August 14.
Vilandredo is a village in Lappei, 34km far from Rethymno, at an altitude of 380 meters.
The name of the village is first mentioned in the 1881 census and comes from the Venetian word Villandredo, which means Andredo’s mansion.
It is worth visiting Filippou cave with its stalagmites.
Moreover Vilandredo is a verdant area with abundant water.
The second one, Kato Poros Gorge, starts before Villandredo and through the village of Kato Poros ends at the Tombs of the Five Virgins in Ancient Lapa before Argyroupoli.
It is almost always in the shade and rich wildflowers and rock overhangs. From there a stone path leads to Argyroupoli.
Estimated duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: 2 Distance: Moudriano Gorge 2,3km - Kato Poros Gorge 3,5km
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Both are part of the E4 European trail.
Velonado is a small village about 30km southwest from Rethymno. The verdant gorge of Mountros ends at this village.
The visitor can make a leisurely stop at one of the traditional cafés of the village enjoying his coffee or drink and taste "Raki", the traditional drink of the island.
During the months of October and November the distillation of "Raki"takes place inside a cauldron known as "Rakokázano". Then, it's a time for celebration and everybody is invited to eat and drink with the generous and hospitable villagers.
Another motive for celebration is the revelry taking place on August 14.
Vilandredo is a village in Lappei, 34km far from Rethymno, at an altitude of 380 meters.
The name of the village is first mentioned in the 1881 census and comes from the Venetian word Villandredo, which means Andredo’s mansion.
It is worth visiting Filippou cave with its stalagmites.
Moreover Vilandredo is a verdant area with abundant water.
The second one, Kato Poros Gorge, starts before Villandredo and through the village of Kato Poros ends at the Tombs of the Five Virgins in Ancient Lapa before Argyroupoli.
It is almost always in the shade and rich wildflowers and rock overhangs. From there a stone path leads to Argyroupoli.
Estimated duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: 2 Distance: Moudriano Gorge 2,3km - Kato Poros Gorge 3,5km
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Kollita Gorges
These gorges are ideal for inexperienced walkers and groups.
Both are part of the E4 European trail.
Velonado is a small village about 30km southwest from Rethymno. The verdant gorge of Mountros ends at this village.
The visitor can make a leisurely stop at one of the traditional cafés of the village enjoying his coffee or drink and taste "Raki", the traditional drink of the island.
During the months of October and November the distillation of "Raki"takes place inside a cauldron known as "Rakokázano". Then, it's a time for celebration and everybody is invited to eat and drink with the generous and hospitable villagers.
Another motive for celebration is the revelry taking place on August 14.
Vilandredo is a village in Lappei, 34km far from Rethymno, at an altitude of 380 meters.
The name of the village is first mentioned in the 1881 census and comes from the Venetian word Villandredo, which means Andredo’s mansion.
It is worth visiting Filippou cave with its stalagmites.
Moreover Vilandredo is a verdant area with abundant water.
The second one, Kato Poros Gorge, starts before Villandredo and through the village of Kato Poros ends at the Tombs of the Five Virgins in Ancient Lapa before Argyroupoli.
It is almost always in the shade and rich wildflowers and rock overhangs. From there a stone path leads to Argyroupoli.
Estimated duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: 2 Distance: Moudriano Gorge 2,3km - Kato Poros Gorge 3,5km
Both are part of the E4 European trail.
Velonado is a small village about 30km southwest from Rethymno. The verdant gorge of Mountros ends at this village.
The visitor can make a leisurely stop at one of the traditional cafés of the village enjoying his coffee or drink and taste "Raki", the traditional drink of the island.
During the months of October and November the distillation of "Raki"takes place inside a cauldron known as "Rakokázano". Then, it's a time for celebration and everybody is invited to eat and drink with the generous and hospitable villagers.
Another motive for celebration is the revelry taking place on August 14.
Vilandredo is a village in Lappei, 34km far from Rethymno, at an altitude of 380 meters.
The name of the village is first mentioned in the 1881 census and comes from the Venetian word Villandredo, which means Andredo’s mansion.
It is worth visiting Filippou cave with its stalagmites.
Moreover Vilandredo is a verdant area with abundant water.
The second one, Kato Poros Gorge, starts before Villandredo and through the village of Kato Poros ends at the Tombs of the Five Virgins in Ancient Lapa before Argyroupoli.
It is almost always in the shade and rich wildflowers and rock overhangs. From there a stone path leads to Argyroupoli.
Estimated duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: 2 Distance: Moudriano Gorge 2,3km - Kato Poros Gorge 3,5km