Geological formation
Agia Irini Gorge
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A wonderful gove that's 7,5 klm and needs about 3 hours to cross it. It has wonderful smells and views and you would be amazed. At the end of the gove there is the beach of Sougia where you can swim. It's a wonderful experience!
The gorge of Agia Irini is formed on the west side of the White Mountains, in the province of Selino. It gets its name from the village Agia Irini (Saint Irene) located near the entrance, 46 km from Chania. Its length is 7.5 km and crossing it takes almost three hours. The gorge ends up in the seaside village of Sougia with a clean and beautiful beach, where you can enjoy memorable swimming in the waters of the South Cretan Sea.
The gorge of Agia Irini is formed on the west side of the White Mountains, in the province of Selino. It gets its name from the village Agia Irini (Saint Irene) located near the entrance, 46 km from Chania. Its length is 7.5 km and crossing it takes almost three hours. The gorge ends up in the seasi…
Relatively small and easy gorge in relation to Samaria. Combine it with a visit to the village of Sougia.
The gorge of Agia Irini is formed at the west side of the White Mountains. Its length is 7.5 km and crossing it takes almost three hours. The gorge ends up in the seaside village of Sougia with the clean and beautiful beach, where you can enjoy a memorable swimming in the waters of the South Cretan Sea. The gorge is part of the European footpath E4. It’s south entrance is located 5 kilometers to the north of Sougia. It is listed in the NATURA 2000 protected areas and has also been designated as a wildlife reserve by the Ministry of Agriculture.The gorge hosts the endangered Cretan ibex, agrimi, and is characterized by a variety of microenvironments and habitats for many species of wildlife. (61km from Kalyves)
The gorge of Agia Irini is formed at the west side of the White Mountains. Its length is 7.5 km and crossing it takes almost three hours. The gorge ends up in the seaside village of Sougia with the clean and beautiful beach, where you can enjoy a memorable swimming in the waters of the South Cretan…
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Chania