Petali Gorge, Central Evia
The Art of Descent — A Canyoning and Breathwork Experience
1 day
April 5, 2026
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Just two hours from Athens, hidden deep within lush greenery, lies Petali Gorge — a wild and breathtaking landscape that flows into the turquoise waters of the Aegean. This is a place where raw beauty meets stillness, and adventure becomes an inward journey.
Our day begins at the edge of the gorge with a guided breathwork session — an invitation to slow down, anchor into presence, and tune the rhythm of your breath to the rhythm of the earth. As we breathe, we prepare to descend — not only through nature’s terrain but also toward a deeper sense of calm and flow.
We’ll walk among narrow stone passages and towering rock formations, rappel down six natural waterfalls (up to 10 meters high), and traverse through shaded, lush corridors sculpted by time and water. Each descent becomes a dance of focus and surrender, guided by experienced instructors who ensure safety and ease for all.
The gorge opens to the vast Aegean, where the blue horizon calls us to pause, breathe deeply, and — for the brave — dive into the crystal-clear sea.
A rare balance of adrenaline and serenity, movement and mindfulness — an exploration of both nature’s power and the art of presence.
Highlights
- Varied terrain through the “jungle” of Central Evia
- Combination of rappelling and hiking through a dry canyon (ideal for beginners)
- Six rappels, up to 10 meters high
- Wild natural beauty ending at Petali Beach
- Certified guides and full safety equipment
- 20-minute introductory lesson for first-timers
- Photographic material included
Technical Characteristics
- Number of rappels: 6
- Maximum descent: 10 m
- Gorge length: 3 km
- Total route length: 8 km
- Maximum altitude: 730 m
- Minimum altitude: 191 m
- Elevation gain: 478 m
- Elevation loss: 478 m
- Duration: approx. 4 hours
- Difficulty level: 1/5
Details
Date: Sunday, April 5th, 2026
Meeting time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting point: Petali Beach, Central Evia (last 3 km are dirt road)
Price: €60 per person (minimum 6 participants)
What to Bring
Athletic clothing • Sports or hiking shoes • 1L of water • Light snack • Change of clothes and socks • Second pair of shoes (for after the activity) • Sunglasses • Windbreaker/rain jacket • Backpack (up to 30L)
Guidance by certified and experienced canyoning instructors
Guided Breath-work session with Anna
20-minute beginners’ lesson at the starting point
All technical equipment
Photographic material
Civil liability insurance
Not included: anything not mentioned above.
Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
Car pooling can be coordinated among participants.
