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Within a short distance from the village of Topolia, to the south, begins the gorge of the same name, and ends after 1,500m at the village of Koutsomatados. The gorge is full of plane-trees, wild olivetrees, flowers, and bushes. Its walls are 300m high, and the width in some cases is 5m only. Through the gorge passes the river Tiflos.Continuing to the South we pass through a short tunell, and reach the cave of "Agia Sofia"
A simple tour for those who want simply all – a superb gorge, simple to walk through yet unknown to all guide books, full of herbs and fascinating flowers... authentic Cretan hospitality, native specialities, unspoilt villages and idyllic landscape and an ancient Minoan mountain retreat, forgotten by history yet still inhabited. The timeless face of Crete on bike, ideal for lovers of nature! The walk through the gorge between Deliana village and Mesavlia is impressive. The route approaches Deliana from the west, through the village of Malathyros, but here’s an equally pleasant alternative which reaches Deliana from the east, by way of the even smaller village of Kalami.
This walk fits in with the ‘bus schedules, taking the 7.15am from Paleohora, returning on the bus leaving Chania at 12.45pm, and gives ample time of over five hours for a distance of around 12km. Or drive 2km beyond Mesavlia, and park on the highest point of the road over to Chania, overlooking the gorge (just where the road begins to descend.)Start from the small roadside hut, ‘Honey from the Bee-keeper’, where local honey is on sale during the summer months. (Ask on the bus to stop at ’spiti meli’.) Walk on towards Chania, then after some 200m turn sharp left on a track winding downhill between vineyards. After a short distance pass through a gate, closing it carefully after you, as there are many sheep in this valley. The track leads pleasantly downhill through olive groves, eventually, after around 2km (30 mins) swinging right, more steeply, towards the village of Kalami. Left of the track, surrounded by cypress trees, is the church of St. John the Theologian, worth the short diversion through olive trees.
The path from the church re-joins the main track and leads towards the tiny village. On reaching the surfaced road below the village turn left, then almost immediately left again on a descending track, which will take you to Deliana, 2km distant. On the way, a sharp left turn after 1km will take you directly to the gorge, avoiding the village. Continue past another small church, less interesting, and when the track meets a surfaced road, turn left into Deliana, where there are several cafes for a mid-morning coffee or early lunch.Walk over the bridge, through Deliana, and be sure to visit the church of Agios Ioannis, which has exceptional frescos. On the outskirts of the village turn left on the track indicating ‘Gorge of Deliana’, and 15 mins later reach the entrance to the gorge. With picnic tables under shady plane trees, and a water tap nearby, it’s a delightful place to rest awhile.
The gorge, though short, is impressive - not on the scale of Agia Irini or Samaria of course, but delightful to walk through. In winter or early spring you may have to paddle or wade across some or all of the six shallow fords in the lower part (so take a small towel!)There’s a mystery here, for a short way up the gorge (of Deliana) there are signs that it’s actually the Gorge of Mesavlia. Both the administrative areas (dimos) of Kolimbari and Voukolies claim it as their own, a dispute long unresolved. No matter, you will have enjoyed walking through both the Gorge of Deliana and Mesavlia in the space of half an hour!Climbing steadily, watch out for the enormous griffon vultures which are frequently seen soaring above the gorge, and nest in the immense limestone cliffs. Pass the little church of Agia Paraskevi, tucked under a rock face, after which the stony track steepens to meet a wider track (to Malathyros). Turn left, then walk through the scattered houses of Mesavlia village, cross over a little stream, and finally up to the main road and bus shelter.The bus to Paleohora passes approx. 1 hour after leaving Chania - or if you’ve parked near the start of the walk, you’ve still another 2km back to the car.
This walk fits in with the ‘bus schedules, taking the 7.15am from Paleohora, returning on the bus leaving Chania at 12.45pm, and gives ample time of over five hours for a distance of around 12km. Or drive 2km beyond Mesavlia, and park on the highest point of the road over to Chania, overlooking the gorge (just where the road begins to descend.)Start from the small roadside hut, ‘Honey from the Bee-keeper’, where local honey is on sale during the summer months. (Ask on the bus to stop at ’spiti meli’.) Walk on towards Chania, then after some 200m turn sharp left on a track winding downhill between vineyards. After a short distance pass through a gate, closing it carefully after you, as there are many sheep in this valley. The track leads pleasantly downhill through olive groves, eventually, after around 2km (30 mins) swinging right, more steeply, towards the village of Kalami. Left of the track, surrounded by cypress trees, is the church of St. John the Theologian, worth the short diversion through olive trees.
The path from the church re-joins the main track and leads towards the tiny village. On reaching the surfaced road below the village turn left, then almost immediately left again on a descending track, which will take you to Deliana, 2km distant. On the way, a sharp left turn after 1km will take you directly to the gorge, avoiding the village. Continue past another small church, less interesting, and when the track meets a surfaced road, turn left into Deliana, where there are several cafes for a mid-morning coffee or early lunch.Walk over the bridge, through Deliana, and be sure to visit the church of Agios Ioannis, which has exceptional frescos. On the outskirts of the village turn left on the track indicating ‘Gorge of Deliana’, and 15 mins later reach the entrance to the gorge. With picnic tables under shady plane trees, and a water tap nearby, it’s a delightful place to rest awhile.
The gorge, though short, is impressive - not on the scale of Agia Irini or Samaria of course, but delightful to walk through. In winter or early spring you may have to paddle or wade across some or all of the six shallow fords in the lower part (so take a small towel!)There’s a mystery here, for a short way up the gorge (of Deliana) there are signs that it’s actually the Gorge of Mesavlia. Both the administrative areas (dimos) of Kolimbari and Voukolies claim it as their own, a dispute long unresolved. No matter, you will have enjoyed walking through both the Gorge of Deliana and Mesavlia in the space of half an hour!Climbing steadily, watch out for the enormous griffon vultures which are frequently seen soaring above the gorge, and nest in the immense limestone cliffs. Pass the little church of Agia Paraskevi, tucked under a rock face, after which the stony track steepens to meet a wider track (to Malathyros). Turn left, then walk through the scattered houses of Mesavlia village, cross over a little stream, and finally up to the main road and bus shelter.The bus to Paleohora passes approx. 1 hour after leaving Chania - or if you’ve parked near the start of the walk, you’ve still another 2km back to the car.
Το σπήλαιο της "Αγίας Σοφίας" διανοίγεται στα δυτικά τοιχώματα του φαραγγιού των Τοπολίων, σε απόσταση 47 χλμ. από την πόλη των Χανίων. Αποτελείται από δύο αίθουσες σε διαφορετικά επίπεδα. Η κάτοψη του σπηλαίου είναι σχήματος περίπου κυκλικού με διάμετρο 50 μ. Το ύψος του είναι μεταβλητό και σε ορισμένα σημεία φθάνει τα 20 μ. Η είσοδος του έχει άνοιγμα 25 μ. και στο αριστερό της άκρο βρίσκεται το εκκλησάκι της Αγ. Σοφίας, διαστάσεων 6Χ3 μ.
Το σπήλαιο παρουσιάζει αρχαιολογικό και ιστορικό ενδιαφέρον.Ο P. Faure αναφέρει ότι εντόπισε χαρακτηριστικά όστρακα της νεολιθικής, κλασικής και ρωμαϊκής περιόδου. Το 1963 ο S. Hood ανακάλυψε ένα πήλινο ειδώλιο, που χρονολογείται στο τέλος του 4ου αι. π.Χ., καθώς και κεραμική νεολιθικών, πρωτομινωικών, υστερομινωικών ΙΙΙ, κλασικών, ελληνιστικών και ρωμαϊκών χρόνων.
The village of Sassalos is located 21km away from Kastelli or Kissamos, and 57.5 km from Hania on the road to Kaloudiana - Herethiana- Sfakopigadi - Malathiros - Sassalos, at an altitude of 340 m. a.s.l and has 57 permanent residents.
The village is mentioned by Fr. Barozzi since 1577. A little before the village of Sassalos, starts the gorge of Halase or Sassalos gorge, a relatively small one which leads to Tiflos river 7-8km farther to north, and is worthy to walk.
It is the seat of the municipality which includes the villages:
Sassalos (57 residents)
Koundoudiana (15 residents)
Maneriana (55 residents)
The village is mentioned by Fr. Barozzi since 1577.
A few distance before the village of Sassalos, starts the gorge of Salasse, a small one which leads to Tyflos river, and is worthy to walk.
This region, is a mountainous area, begining at Topolia on the north, and ending just below the top of Dikaios mount (1008 m) on the south and it is delimited by Koutroulis mount (1071 m) and by the peak of Psilo Kefali mount (901 m) on the western side, while Sassalos & Milonou settlements are the east side borders. This area includes Topolia gorge, with Tiflos river, originating at Dikaios mt. and streamig down through the gorge); the north side and the summit of Dikaios mount, the east side and the summit of Koutroulis mount and the lower mountains of Psilo Kefali, Oxo Koproula (695 m), Vitsilangos (683 m) and Sellakia (573 m). The well known cave of Agia Sofia is also in the area.The mountainous vegetation is mainly phryganic, dominated by the shrubby perennials Sarcopoterium spinosum, Coridothymus capitatus, Calicotome villosa and Cistus creticus. There are also shrub and tree formations of Pistacia lentiscus and Ceratonia siliqua. Chestnut groves (Castanea sativa), one of the rare chestnut formations in Crete, are situated between Elos and Pervolia settlements. Maquis formations with Arbutus unedo and Erica manipuliflora are commom on non-limestone substrate.Olea europea groves occupy a considerable part of the site.
Koutsomatados. A small village, 1.5km southern of Topolia village and 4 km before Elos village, in Kissamos region, Chania prefecture. It is the starting point to cross the Topolia gorge, which ends to Topolia village. The village is surrounded by green in a beautiful valley.
The Nissi village located in a very beautiful area by Topolia , Kissamos region, was a very hilly hinterland village and 238 residents lived used to live there. The area is fertile with a lot of acres of wilderness, but also a lot of olive trees, that allow the residents cultivating the land, grazing and picking olives. make do with whatever difficulties But the years passed and in Nissi, as it was one of the most mountainous and remoted villages, the population diminished. They were difficult years of war and misery and without a government actually to care for the farmers, the next step for them was teh immigration. Marriages got scarcer and the nearby villages deserted one after the other.The Nissi village held until 1980 having about five families. Near the houses is a Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary. Is walls are still distinguished old paintings. A few days ago we visited this site and we discovered that it has been without a permanent population now, not because the last inhabitants have been died, but because they preferred to stay elsewhere, to be able to see people, to be near their children and have friends.
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