What is a gorge in Greece?

Nestled in the Pindus Mountains in northwestern Greece, Vikos Gorge is one of the most spectacular canyons in Europe. With a depth of about 1,000 meters (3,300 ft), it holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s deepest gorge relative to its width and is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of Greece.

Is Vikos Gorge the deepest?

It lies on the southern slopes of Mount Tymphe with a length of about 32 km, depth ranging from 120 to 1350 m, and a width ranging from 2500 m to only a few meters at its narrowest part. Vikos is listed as the world’s “deepest relative to its width” gorge by the Guinness Book of Records among others.

How high is the Vikos Gorge?

1,040 meters
The extremely steep walls of Vikos Gorge rise to a height of 1,040 meters in several places, providing breath-taking views of this unique natural phenomenon.

How many gorges are there in Crete?

400 gorges
With more than 400 gorges making their mark on the Cretan landscape, due to land corrosion from the flow of river water, Crete is justifiably known as the King of Gorges in Greece.

How was Vikos Gorge formed?

The Vikos Gorge has been carved over millions of years by the Voidomatis river, a tributary of the Aoös. The Voidomatis is mostly seasonal, with year-round flow occurring only in the lower part of the gorge. Due to its nature, the area of the gorge is precipitous and impassable most of the year.

What is the largest gorge in the world?

The Grand Canyon, created over millions of years by the Colorado River in north-central Arizona, USA, extends from Marble Gorge to the Grand Wash Cliffs, over a distance of 446 km (277 miles). It attains a depth of 1.6 km (1 mile) while its width ranges from 0.5 to 29 km (0.31 to 18 miles).

What is the famous gorge in Crete?

The Samaria Gorge
The Samaria Gorge is the longest trekking gorge in Europe and also the most famous of all. Thousands of tourists flock here daily in the summer season to walk from the top to the bottom. For many visitors, it is the sole purpose of their visit to Crete.

What is the name of the gorge in Crete?

Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge is the most famous Cretan gorge. With a length of 18 kilometres, it is known as the longest trekking gorge in Europe.

How many gorges are in England?

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 12 to choose from in England. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in England.