Kourtaliotis visitor guide

Kourtaliotis Gorge

Plan your visit, check live updates, and explore one of southern Crete's most dramatic water-and-rock landscapes.

Before you go

Important

Kourtaliotis Gorge Closed Due to Strong Winds 17/7/2026

Please be informed that today, Friday, July 17, 2026, Kourtaliotis Gorge will remain closed due to strong winds.

Visitor essentials

Good to know

A few practical details make the visit smoother, safer, and kinder to the protected gorge.

At a glance

Ticket requiredEntry requires an official ticket. The revenue supports path cleaning, maintenance, infrastructure care, and supervision.Opening periodThe regular visitor period is 1 May to 31 October, daily 09:00-19:00. Visitors must exit before 19:00.Central trailThe official visitor route is the central trail, about 2 km total, from the ticket booth toward Agios Nikolaos and the waterfalls.River conditionsIn May and after rain, sections can flood. Wear suitable shoes and always check current News before driving.Natura 2000Stay on the marked route, avoid disturbing wildlife, and carry all waste out of the protected area.EmergencyFor any emergency in Greece call 112. Do not enter restricted or closed sections.