Orino Gorge
The Gorge (of) Orino or Canyon Red Butterfly is a canyon in southeastern Crete. It is located near the village of Mountain Lassithi and is 5 km in length. It is regarded as one of the most beautiful gorges.
History
Before the fire, there were countless red butterflies (hence the name of the canyon). These butterflies still exist but have been reduced to a great extent.
In 1993, there was a major fore and the canyon was in a state of disaster. In the years following, the green vegetation and the canyon have been fully restored.
The canyon starts from the village of Mountain Lassithi and reaches Mountain Koutsoura about 21 kilometers east of Ierapetra.
The Canyon Mountain has signs indicating the direction needed to be traveled. Despite these precautions, it is easy to get lost in the gorge.
Geography
The canyon could be divided into 3 parts. The first part is green with lush vegetation. In the second part, there would be a mountainous region. In the third part, towards the end of the gorge, the gorge is risen, providing an unobstructed view of the mountain.
One characteristic of the gorge is its many small streams and small waterfalls.
The course varies on temperature. In the summer, the course does not exceed 4 hours.However, in the winter, the course might take longer due to sources and waterfalls running.