• Historic mountain village near Chania, where Crete’s modern history changed course.
• Scenic drive through a wild gorge, full of legends and pride.
• Honest, raw, living memory of the 1905 Theriso Revolt.

Rent a car from AUTOWAY and drive into the heart of Cretan resistance at Therisso.

A gorge that echoes with defiance. 

Just 16 km from Chania, the road to Therisso climbs through a deep gorge cut by the Therissos River. Sheer cliffs rise on both sides. Goats watch from ledges. The trees hang heavy with shade and history. This is no tourist route; it’s the road of rebellion.

Therisso was more than a village, it was a turning point. 

In 1905, Eleftherios Venizelos led a bold revolt here. He demanded union with Greece and a new constitution. His movement, born in these hills, changed Crete forever. Today, the village keeps his memory alive with a small but powerful museum, set in the same building where leaders met.

The past lives in the stones and people. 

Walk the narrow lanes. Visit the statue of Venizelos. Step into the old church. Locals still speak with pride about their history. There’s no show here, just truth passed down like olive oil, from one hand to the next.

The gorge road is a drive to remember. 

Twisting bends, wild cliffs, and sudden vistas. You’ll want to stop often, maybe to breathe, maybe to take a photo, maybe just to listen to the silence of a place that once roared.

See real Crete, strong and proud. Book your car with AUTOWAY and drive where the island’s heart still beats.