Walking on one of the most beautiful paths of eastern Crete, through black pine forests.…
Agii Pantes Gorge
Though it is unknown, it is very beautiful and impressive. It is relatively easy to access. It is located 7 kms far from Sitia. The new 3km aspalt road drives you directly to the entrance/beach of the gorge. This road ends up in Faneromeni Monastery, just 1,5 kms far from the exit or entrance of the gorge (Agii Pandes Beach).
The gorge of Agioi Pantes is one of the greenest and most beautiful hiking trails throughout the eastern Crete, a real oasis. The very well-marked path leads you all the way under the shade from many Platan trees and other trees.
The gorge is consisted of two parts. The first one is broad and wide, but the second part becomes narrower and more interesting. There are no bluff banksides and the walk is easy and pleasant. On the way there are trees, which offer their shade in summertime. The path is clear-sighted. There are one or two points that you need to pay attention, when you come from the side of the sea. If you walk from the other side, you will meet no obstacles and in addition there are marks (red arrows) on the rocks showing you the way.
There are also two fountains in the middle of the way, where you can quench your thirst with the clear cold water and have a rest there.
In close proximity to the entrance of the gorge we find the cave “Skafidara”, which played an important role in the resistance against the conquerors in 1942. Skopi residents, at risk of their lives and the lives of their fellow villagers, were able to steal from the Germans a heavy machine gun with their cartridges and managed to hide it in the Skafidaras cave.
Very close to this gorge...
Faneromenis Monastery, Sitia
Drive west out of Sitia on the main road to Agios Nikolaos. The marked exit to the Faneromeni Monastery is…
Additional Info
Altitude: 0m (Agii Pandes Beach) to 250m (Skopi village)
Starting point: Agii Pandes or Skopi village
Path Type: Good marked path
Difficulty: Not Difficult
Walk distance: 5,5km. 2 – 2,5 hours to Skopi village
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