The River That Flows Backwards. Crete’s Hidden Gem You’ve Never Heard Of!
Discover the wonders of Crete with the hidden gem - the River That Flows Backwards in Heraklion.
Explore this unique natural phenomenon in the beautiful municipality of Viannos!
Today I will take you on a tour of one of the most unknown and impressive natural treasures of Crete, the Anapodaris River and Anapodaris Gorge. This river, the longest in length and quantity of water on the island, extends from the south of the prefecture of Irakleon and ends at the sea, between Tsoutsouras and Keratokambos.
There, the river forms a gorge of unique wild beauty. The rocks that rise around it are gigantic, like natural sculptures depicting human and animal forms. Water erosion over the centuries has created passages that look like something out of an ancient myth. The sight is awe-inspiring and makes every visitor feel small in front of the power of nature.
Access to the gorge is difficult and dangerous. To get here, you'll need a reliable 4x4 vehicle and a lot of courage. The route goes through steep slopes and narrow dirt roads, but the reward is a unique experience that few have encountered Nature here is inaccessible, pristine and full of mystery
Anapodaris has become known for the myths that surround it. It is said that during the revolution against the Ottomans, the rebel Daskalogiannis escaped from his pursuers through the gorge, when suddenly the waters of the river began to flow backwards. The locals believed that the river had a secret, divine power.
Another legend tells of the giant rocks that form human and animal figures on the banks of the river. These rocks are said to be petrified Titans and ancient creatures that had taken refuge there during the Battle of the Titans, trying to escape the wrath of the gods. Their figures stand there eternally, giving the gorge a sense of ancient power and mystery.
But the story doesn't end there. A local farmer's pigs once escaped into the gorge, reproducing over time. Now, these pigs roam the wild, adding another layer of mystery to the legend of Anapodaris.
Strouboulas: Exploring the Sacred Mountain of Heraklion, Crete
Good Morning/Good Evening!
Today, we explore the enchanting world of Stroumboulas, the tallest mountain in Heraklion.
At its summit, where the sky meets the earth, nature dances to an ancient rhythm.
Enjoy panoramic views, beautiful hiking trails, and the magical world hidden within this sacred mountain. Join us on this nature and adventure-filled journey!
Does Greece have hot air balloons? Did you know that you can fly with Air Hot Balloon in Lasithi, Crete ?
That is a fact. At 3rd of June 2022 Municipality of Lasithi presented Lasithi High an Hot Air Ballooning Festival for first time flights in Crete. The event took place at Saint's John "kampitis" church in the middle of Lasithi PLateau. It was presented the tourism program of Municilaity of Lasithi and introduced the new action of Hot Air Ballooning in Lasithi PLateau. The view of Lasithi is breathtaking from above especially experincing it through a flight with hot air balloon. Hot air ballooning flights are something new and unique in Crete You can book your flight at https://www.hotairballooncrete.com/
Snow is something we see rarely in Crete but this in not happening at highlands of Crete.
One of the tall mountains of Crete and Greece is Dikti where #Lasithi Plateau is located.
Its altimeter is not so high, just 800 meters above the sea but is a place which is really cold and every winder snows a lot.
people leaving in Heraklion or in the cities by the sea , after it snows and having a good weather they visit the impressive plateau to adore it covered in white. The views are really impressive with the drone and really unique.
So, Snow is the most impressive reason to adore Lasithi Plateau #Crete #Greece
There are places in Crete that are breathtaking ....... depending on the view of Recording. One of this places is Marathos Maleviziou at Heraklion Crete.
In this video a cave is presented with historical value for the Area. it is said to be 80 meters deep and then 200 meters horizontal going to the other side of hill.
inside this cave now live thousand of Birds....
Also from this point are visible Leuka Ori, Psiloritis and the mountains of Lasithi. All the mountains opf Crete in one Shot !!!!! Mobile
Music in the video is Erotokritos by Alegros Gramma Alegros Gramma: alto saxophone Vasilios Oikonomidis: piano Stavros Dadoush: el. bass Leandros Fratnik: drums
Three unique Places in one video. A little south from Hersonissos , little kilomentres away from Heraklion a place that you can not often meet in crete.
A Resort, The cretan Golf Club and aposelemis Gorge.
Views from my drone during area exloration.
Sunday 10.05.2020. The weather is perfect and decided to go to Giouhtas. At the top of the Mountain there is the church of Afentis Christos. The mountain Giouhtas was a holy mountain from ancient times.
