Canyon Portela
Age
Ages 10 and above welcome with a guardian
Physical condition
Elementary
Experience
Not required
Health
Lack of acrophobia
Swimming knowledge
Required
Location
Located 50 km southeast of Heraklion (1-hour drive), our destination awaits you right after the village of Chondros in the Viannos municipality.
Overview
Welcome to the wild and exhilarating gorge of Portela!
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary canyoning adventure that caters to both young and old. Immerse yourself in a thrilling experience filled with rappelling, jumping, sliding, swimming, and getting soaked to the bone as you navigate through this spectacular canyon. Our dedicated team ensures that this Canyoning journey will leave an indelible mark in your memories. Discover why the gorge of Portela is renowned as one of the most iconic and sought-after destinations for canyoning in Crete.
Meeting Point:
Upon agreement
Included/Not Included
- Certified guides/attendants
- All necessary individual and team technical equipment: belt, helmet, ropes, neoprene, etc.
- All statutory taxes
- Excursion photos in high definition
- Hiking or sports shoes (ideally covering the ankle)
- Second pair of shoes for after the canyon
- Second pair of socks
- Swimsuit/towel
- Sports comfortable clothes
- Clothes for after the canyon
- Light windproof jacket
- Water
- Energy snacks
- Rubber band or buff for those with long hair
Excursion Structure
- Descent technique demonstration: 15 minutes
- Walk to the entrance: 5 minutes
- Descent duration: 3.5 hours (may vary based on group dynamics)
- Walk to the exit: 20 minutes
- Number of rappel descents: 5
- Maximum descent: 12m
- Jumps: Yes
- Slides: Yes
- Gorge length: 700m
Our activities are available from winter through spring to mid-summer, depending on the rainfall of each year. The only requirement is favorable weather conditions, with no strong winds or storms. We prioritize safety and ensure that your experience takes place in optimal conditions.
- Hiking or sports shoes (ideally covering the ankle)
- Second pair of shoes for after the canyon
- Second pair of socks
- Swimsuit/towel
- Sports comfortable clothes
- Clothes for after the canyon
- Light windproof jacket
- Water
- Energy snacks
- Rubber band or buff for those with long hair
- Sun cream
Tour Map
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