After the extremely successful organization of the 3rd Alternative Tourism and Experiences Festival – 260Kmemories, the Municipality of Chania continues its activities aimed at highlighting and promoting the hinterland and the alternative experiences that locals and visitors can experience in our country.

Sunday, June 8, 2025 – Diktamos Gorge

The Diktamos Gorge is a relatively accessible but also special gorge, as it is one of the few on the island that does not have a north-south direction. Its entrance is located near the village of Katochori in Keramia, 21 kilometers south of Chania and at an altitude of approximately 300m, and ends in the village of Stylos in the province of Apokoronas (17km from Chania and at an altitude of 40m), that is, in a west-east direction. It is lush with many species of typical Cretan flora and impressive plane trees, offering a pleasant and idyllic nature-loving experience. The gorge is also called “Stylos Gorge” or “Katechoriano Gorge”, from the villages it connects, but its most common name is from the well-known Cretan herb dictamo, which grows high along its sides.

We will gather at the square in Katochori Keramia at 08:15. We will enter the gorge from the village and reach the halfway point. Then we will return back, collecting waste and cleaning the gorge and return to Katochori Keramia. There will be a treat from the Katochori Cultural Association in the village square.

PROGRAM

08:15  GATHERING – INFORMATION AT THE SQUARE OF KATOHORI KERAMIA https://maps.app.goo.gl/QUR94cXicPWqpXiy6

08:30  DEPARTURE – ENTRANCE TO DIKTAMOS GORGE

10:15  ARRIVAL AT THE HALF OF THE ROUTE – REST STOP

10:30 DEPARTURE TO KATOHORI KERAMIA AND CLEANING OF THE GORGE

12:30 RETURN TO KATOHORI KERAMIA SQUARE – TREAT FROM THE KATOHORI CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

14:00 DEPARTURE BUS TO CHANIA

Note: At 07:30, a bus will depart from the central bus station in Chania. The transfer is free, with seat reservation (until Friday 6/6/2025 at 12:00) at 28213-41626, 6937247929 or at [email protected].

Source : Municipality of Chania