Kourtaliotiko Gorge lies near Koxare, cutting through the mountains south of Rethymno. Towering cliffs enclose the river as it flows towards Crete’s southern coast, creating a striking landscape along the route to Plakias and Preveli.
The springs of Agios Nikolaos bring flowing water and pockets of greenery to the rocky gorge. Set into the cliffside, the small church of the same name adds a cultural landmark to the scenery and reflects the area’s religious traditions.
Pause to admire the scale of the cliffs and the water running beneath them. Continuing towards Preveli, the river connects this rugged inland passage with the palm-lined shore, revealing the influence of water on the landscape of southern Rethymno.
