Gorges
Countless gorges and ravines that begin at the mountainous areas of the island and end to the sea can be found in Crete. The most famous and most visited one is the gorge of Samaria, which has become a must do for all visitors. Very interesting though and each one with its own personality are all the other smaller gorges, that are scattered around the island. Agia Irini, Imbros and Aradena are in the district of Chania. Rouvas gorge and Agiofarago are in Heraklion district. Kourtaliotiko gorge can be found in the district of Rethymno and in Lassithi one can visit the gorge of the dead. April, May, September and October are the best months for crossing the gorges. Some useful tips when hiking
Wear stout shoes
Never hike alone
Don't carry anything heavy
Have some sun cream, a hat and water with you
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Heraklion
The prefecture of Heraklion is the biggest on the island and is surrounded by Ida mountains and Lassithi
Chania
The prefecture of Chania occupies the west section of the island. It's a mainly mountainous region with the White Mountains
Rethymno
The prefecture of Rethymno lies between two large mountain ranges, the White mountains and Ida
Lassithi
Lassithi is the easternmost prefecture of Crete. Agios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture is a cosmopolitan, coastal town on Mirabello bay.


