<The Tsichliano Gorge on Crete
The Tsichliano Gorge (sometimes also called the Polyrrinia Gorge or Sirikari Gorge) is situated close to the town of Kissamos, in the north west of the island of Crete. The gorge runs from the (Byzantine?) church of Agios Ioannis in the north (just south of the ancient town of Polyrrinia) to the village of Sirikari in the south.
On the way you will also encounter an interesting bridge (Roman by the looks of it).
Best is to start your walk in Sirikari from the Agios Konstandinos church and than walk down instead of going up from Polyrrinia. On your way you will see nice nature, nice flowers and fruits. In the middle of the gorge there is a brook and you are surrounded by steep cliffs, singing birds and lush vegetation. The Tsichliano Gorge has been declared a national park. The walk through the gorge takes about three hours and is 11 kilometers long in total.
