Duration
5 Hours
Difficulty
Level 1
Terrain
hiking path
Distance
6 km
Elevation
250 m
Price
On request
Gorge of Roza Hiking Tour
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Our route begins at the entrance to the gorge.
We are about to hike the steep sides of the gorge with its characteristic pink rock. During our hike you will be able to observe the rocks, wild animals and many different plant species. Further into our climb we come to a spot where we will take a rest and you can admire the breathtaking view. Our walk continues along the dirt road towards the village of Ano Kera where we stop for a refreshing drink before continuing on to Kato Kera passing the Kera Kardiotissa convent.
Our driver will then take us to our last destination of the day Krasi village with its well know plane tree that has estimated age of more than two millenniums.
Hiking Gorge
Hiking Gorge
Highlights
- Gonies Village
- Rosa Gorge
- Embassa Gorge
- Kera Village
- Krasi Village
- Ancient Plane tree
- Flora of Crete
- Keras Kardiotissas Monastery
- Wild life (Goats, sheeps, vultures etc)
Included
- Baton sticks
- Raincoat (Depends on weather)
- A bottle of water (0,5L)
- Snacks (Cereal bars, Fruit, Nuts)
- Vehicle (Return transfer from hotel)
- Guide
What you will need
- Hiking Boots
- Backpack (In case you do not have we are able to provide you one after you notify us )
- Cap or skull cap (winter), Hat, Sunscreen, Sunglasses.
- Second Pair of Socks
- Second T-Shirt
- Extra Snack or Water
- Clothes Appropriate for the weather
- Don’t forget your camera!
- Positive vibes!
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The gorge of Roza has three particular characteristics. The first is its geological formations that visitors can admire. The second is the impressive number of griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) that live there. And the third is the unique panorama that we will have the chance to admire at the end of the gorge.
We will also visit the monastery of Kera Kardiotisa, whose pilgrimage takes place each year on 8 September. This monastery is known for its “miraculous” icon of Theotokos.A the present the holy icon is nailed inside the monastery and everyone can see it.
The monastery is mentioned since 1333 AD in Constantinople archives. Nowadays it functions as a nunnery. Also in the region is located the dam of Aposelmi which is the largest of Crete with a capacity of 25 million cubic meters. It engulfed the village Sfedili.
