Platania Gorge by Platania Village is a unique trail on Psiloritis mountain, with impressive cliffs, vertical limestone rocks, rock roofs and caves. It is recommended for experienced mountaineers, although the first part of the trek is quite easy, even for children who are physically fit.
Many species of birds nest in the gorge, such as harrier eagles, vultures, wild pigeons and crows. Visitors will also come across abandoned olive groves, as well as a wide variety of indigenous and other plants of Crete, e.g. jerusalem sage (Phlomis fruticosa), campanula (Campanula tubulosa), kermes oaks, maples, and pines.

The trail leads to the cave of Pan, which was named thus, as according to the myth, this is the birthplace of the ancient God Pan. In the cave’s interior one can see decorations on the walls that may date back to the Minoan period and imply that this was a place of worship.

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