River trekking in Sarakina Gorge
Sarakina gorge is about 1,5 km long; its width varies between 10 and 3 metres, while its walls reach the height of 150 metres, these characteristics combined with the flowing water create a very imposing scenery.
Locals also call it Sarandapichos gorge. According to Greek mythology, a giant named Sarandapichos, bent down to have a drink of water from the stream, as he passed by the mountain. Suddenly, his long beard tore the mountain in two, creating the gorge.