Ha Gorge

Ha Gorge
The exit of Ha Gorge through the western wall of the Thrypti range. In the background is Afentis, tallest peak of the range.
Geography
Coordinates35°05′06″N 25°50′06″E / 35.085°N 25.835°E / 35.085; 25.835 

35°05′06″N 25°50′03″E / 35.08500°N 25.83417°E / 35.08500; 25.83417 Ha Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Χά) is a narrow gorge, at the Monasteraki Dakos, on the eastern part of the island of Crete in Greece. It is located in the west slope of Thrypti mountain range,[1][2] and exits east of Vasiliki village in the plain of Ierapetra.[2] From this location scenic views overlook Pahia Amos and the bay.[3] Being practically inaccessible to people, the gorge maintains a rich and diverse flora and fauna.[4] Its depth is about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) and the fissure is said to be one of the largest in the world.[5] Late Minoan IIIC sites are in the area.

  1. ^ Godfrey & Karslake 2003, p. 20.
  2. ^ a b "Hiking in Lasithi (Crete)Ha Gorge". Eco Tourism Greece. Archived from the original on 2018-10-01. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  3. ^ Godfrey & Karslake 2003, p. 83.
  4. ^ "Video clip of Crete, Greece - Ha Gorge – AtlasVisual". Youtube.com.
  5. ^ Rackham & Moody 1996, p. 26.