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Therisso Gorge

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DURATION 2 hours

GRADE intermediate

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It is the only gorge in Crete that visitors can traverse by car. The road is paved and provides access from Chania through the city suburb of Perivolia.

The Therisso Gorge, also known as Eleftherios Venizelos Gorge, is the closest one to the city of Chania.

The main gorge is six kilometres long. Its impressive vertical rocky slopes and lush vegetation have nothing to envy from the larger gorges of Chania.

Info: Region of Crete

Photo: Municipality of Chania

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Therisso Square

Therisso Square

The square was named after the Therisso revolution, which commenced in Therisso, Chania in 1905.
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Church of Panagia in Therisso

Church of Panagia in Therisso

Nestled beneath the expansive branches of a colossal plane tree in the village's central square, one discovers a picturesque church.
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Theriso: A Small Village with a Long History

Theriso: A Small Village with a Long History

Explore a village enveloped in greenery and delight in the journey to Theriso Gorge!
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