Waterfall Gorge
A state protected park in eastern Crete with a 4 km trail, 350 m elevation drop, and a waterfall at the beach.
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Richtis Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι του Ρίχτη, Faraggi tou Richti) is a gorge in Crete, Greece. It is a state protected park near Exo Mouliana, Sitia, eastern Crete that starts at the traditional village Exo Mouliana, located on the national road between Agios Nikolaos and Sitia, and ends at the secluded Richtis beach, just east of the village Kalavros. The hiking trail is about 4 km in length of moderate (spring/summer/autumn) to hard (winter) difficulty. Elevation difference between the starting point and the beach is about 350 meters. Rich vegetation (mainly platanus trees, wild berries and local flowers and herbs) and animal life (mainly local species of butterflies, small reptiles, birds and small mammals) can be observed along the way, as well as old stone bridges and water mills before it culminates with the Richtis Waterfall and beach, making Richtis gorge trail one of the most diversified hiking experiences in Crete.
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Rich vegetation (mainly platanus trees, wild berries and local flowers and herbs) and animal life (mainly local species of butterflies, small reptiles, birds and small mammals) can be observed along the way, as well as old stone bridges and water mills before it culminates with the Richtis Waterfall and beach. For those driving, parking at Lachana bridge and starting the descent from there will save about 20 minutes walking each way. The road to the beach is not shaded, so walking uphill under the sun is not recommended on a sunny day; the gorge itself is almost entirely shaded. Driving to the beach takes about 15 minutes. The gorge is walked at very slow pace and with at least one stop for the given time estimates.
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