Kavousi Canyon

Kavousi canyon is located at Keratokambos (Ano Viannos, south Heraklion) in the Dikti range. Carved through thin-bedded Pindos limestone by three faults — one at the entrance, one at the exit (both perpendicular to the gorge), and one along its eastern side. The entrance fault intersects Portela canyon to the west.

Ten rappels, longest 20m; total length 1km, altitude drop 170m. Water only in spring and after heavy rainfall. The high-water marks on the walls suggest that when the gorge floods, almost the entire walkable section is submerged.