The gorge of Patsos or Agios Antonios is located 8 km southwest of the Monastery of Arkadi, in the heart of the lush province of Amari. The water of the gorge is poured in the the dam of Potamoi. Trekking in the gorge is very easy, since it is managed by the Forest Service.
The gorge offers facilities for picnic, with a spring of running water near the river. A beautiful attraction of the gorge is the cavernous church of St. Anthony in the rocky walls, a former temple of Hermes. From there you can follow the trail to Potami dam. On the sides of the gorge there is an observation deck for birds in the area.
Aditional Info
- Prefecture: Rethymnon
- Type: Hiking gorge
- Water: Water till spring
- Altitude difference (m): 100
- Difficulty (0-10): 1
- Hiking Hours: 2
- Accessibility: Paved road
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