Kourtaliotiko Gorge Road
Koxare to Frati · Region of Crete
Distance3.4mi · 5.5 km
Drive time7 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
GorgeMountainCoast
Winding cliff road into Crete's south coast.
This Cretan road threads the Kourtaliotiko gorge near Koxare in the Rethymno region, descending steep limestone walls toward Plakias and the south coast. The winding route passes the gorge's waterfalls and the cliffside Saint Nicholas chapel, with pull-offs framing the ravine. Mind the falling rock, tight blind curves through the narrows and oncoming tour traffic in summer.
Where it runs
KoxareStart · Region of Crete
FratiEnd · Greece
Character
Corners18bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient9%≈ 1-in-11
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb133 mtotal ascent
Summit336 mhighest point · 1102 ft
SpringAutumnWinter
Elevation
161 m rangeKnow before you go
- Falling rock in the gorge
- Blind curves in narrows
- Summer tour traffic
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