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Canyoning in Rethymno
Venetian old town on the north coast, and the base for the Kourtaliotiko gorge, the Amari valley and the Psiloritis foothills.
Why here
Kourtaliotiko and the gorges behind Plakias give short, rappel-heavy descents into water, close enough to town for a half day.
Best months
Water levels drop through summer. Spring is the fuller descent.
Getting there & around
Schools & guides (2)
Canyoning Crete Outdoor Center
OutfitterCanyoning Crete Outdoor Center is based at EAM 17 in Heraklion and runs canyoning, via ferrata and river trekking across Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania and Lasithi. The team cites more than 15 years of experience exploring, mapping and securing Crete's caves and canyons, and trips descend through waterfalls and natural pools at every level, with ages 10 and above welcome alongside a guardian. Greek business registration G.E.MI. 168206127000.
Escape in Action
OutfitterTwo-guide canyoning and via ferrata outfit. Kourtaliotiko Gorge canyoning with three rappels, and the Kapetaniana via ferrata in the Asterousia. Phone +30 698 10 80 560; email is obfuscated on site.
Also good for canyoning in September:
Torn between Rethymno and Chania for September?
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