Havgas Gorge is an amazing gorge of rare natural beauty, the unique gorge in Lassithi Plateau. Hiking in the gorge is difficult even for experienced climbers. The gorge carries water from Katharo Plateau to Lassithi Plateau. It is located between the peaks of Katharios Lakkos (1197 m) and Kefala (1269 m). Its length is about 3-4 km and in some places the sides rise almost vertically to a great height. You reach the Lassithi plateau from Tzermiado village and Katharo plateau from Kritsa Village.

16km west of Ierapetra is located the traditional village of Mythi or Mithi. In a short distance from the village, the small Sarakina Gorge starts, which ends near the coastal village Mirtos.

The length of the canyon reaches 1.5km and its width ranges from 3 to 10 meters, with only a few points exceeding that. The walls reach a height of 150m, making this narrow gorge very impressive. In the gorge, Kryopotamos river is flowing all over the year.

It is the fantastic jungle like gorge Richtis! The amazing gorge of Richtis is located in Lasithi Prefecture, on the north side, between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia. It starts just outside the village Exo Mouliana and ends at the Richtis beach, east of the village of Kalabro.

One dominant feature of the area of Ierapetra, in front of the beautiful village of Vassiliki is the Ha Gorge. It is considered one of the wildest gorges in Crete, a rare morphological phenomenon of nature, probably caused by tectonic earthquake.

Agia Irini gorge: 3.5km - 3 hours walking - Difficult passage - No footpath in the gorge. The gorge is known to the natives, but unknown to the most of the visitors, who pass from Ziros or Xerokambos (the two destinations most known near the gorge).

In fact here we have two different gorges, the north and the south, which they meet just before the seashore.

Adravasti gorge: It is the most unknown gorge of Palekastro region. Its exit is just 1 km north from Adravasti village or 3 kms away from Zakros.

There are two ways to cross it. The one is from Karidi village and the other one is from Vrisidi or Magassa settlement. The quickest way to reach Karydi village is a new asphalt road that starts from Adravasti village.

Kapsa gorge in Makrigialos: A very beautiful gorge close to the well known monastery of Kapsa in South-eastern Crete near Goudouras Village and Makrigialos.

The Kapsa Gorge or Pervolakia Gorge is 9 kms far from Makri Gialos and 35 kms far from Sitia. The access is easy, through a very good asphalted road.

Agii Pandes - Sitia gorge: This gorge is one of the most unknown of the eastern Crete, but it is important for the lovers of hiking and trekking to get acquainted with it. 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 road of cement (3 kms before you arrive at the entrance of the gorge) is a sufficiently one.

Pefki gorge in Makrigialos: A small gorge at the south coast of Crete between Pefki village and the touristic resort of Makri Gialos.

The best way to start walking the gorge is from Pefki village, which is 7 kms far from Makri Gialos. There is a clear-sighted path. The only difficulty you may face is to be informed by the inhabitants of Pefki village for the exact entrance of the gorge.