Patsos

Patsos is a small village of Rethymno Prefecture, with a unique natural heritage. It is located on the foothill of Soros height at an altitude of 490 m, in a verdurous and well-watered environment that will steal your breath.

The main feature of the area is the Gorge of Agios Antonios and the homonymous cave, "Kranaio Antro". Various aesthetic modifications by the Forestry Department have ensured that the gorge is accessible not only to nature lovers but also to worshipers, since the huge rocks give shelter to the little Church of Agios Antonios built literally in them.

Walking though the gorge is relatively easy. There are also amenities for pic-nic under the shadow of gorge's rock roof and hyper age-old plane trees. The river's water is poured in the Stem of Rivers, a monumental project worth seeing at your departure. The taverns in Patsos village and in the gorge area are ideal for those who want to have a taste of the authentic Cretan cuisine.

Apart from its rich natural environment, Patsos offers has a rich archaeological heritage as well. As researchers have characteristically mentioned, Patsos is built on an ancient settlement, as gold byzantine and Kydonian cupreous coins of Domitianos testify.