Pelion canyoning via ferrata (December 2017) - GREECE

Raw unedited video with the via ferrata & canyoning.

For an edited video and more photos check this post:

https://travelositive.blogspot.gr/2017/11/pelion-via-ferrata-canyoning-greece.html

 Although when we arrived it was quite cold and a bit windy, the sun came out to warm us up and raised our spirits. Once again organized by Hellas Canyon, we met in Pelion, near Zagora to go for via ferrata and canyoning in a part of Galanorema gorge.

 High spirits on the way to the path to take us down.

 On the path down, I love the nature and the greens on the tree trunks.

 Reaching the river, on our way to the via ferrata.

 A small pool of water up to the belly and we are at the start of the via ferrata.

 Via ferrata started!

 Nature was once again stunning, beautiful colours, waterfalls, greens...

 The via ferrata is not 100% complete, the canyoning rope will be replaced with a steel cable which is the essence of the modern via ferrata.

 Beautiful shaped rock formations.

 On the edge of the via ferrata. Return by canyoning!

 The canyon as seen from above.

 Everybody high spirits smiling.

 Of the rare moments I have a photo of myself with my camera, somebody thought it would be nice to have a photo of  myself so he grabbed the camera and snapped a shot.

 Quite a lot of water flow!

 After the canyoning we all gathered in Manthos hotel, Portaria village. Apart of the warm drinks and food we would be presented with our progress certificates having completed the canyoning academy up to the autonomous level.

 Nice view from the hotels terrace.

 Good company, warm drinks and nice food, the best combination after a canyoning activity.

 We had with us the guys who would come to our rescue if things were wrong, EMAK 8th division.

There was a nice presentation, everybody got their certificate up the canyoning academy level they had completed and then slowly slowly we took our way home!

Additional information

GPS coordinates for places in this post, click on them to be redirected to the exact point in google maps. Click on the names to be redirected to their official websites (if applicable).

Hellas Canyon website with annual program for canyoning all over Greece and lots of useful information about many canyons (Greek & English): https://www.canyoning.gr/
Meeting point & carpark (short walk to the path): 39°25'28.5"N 23°05'17.5"E

Manthos hotel & restaurant in Chania, Pelion https://manthoshotels.com/: 39°23'42.4"N 23°03'21.9"E

Click below to read the relevant post of the same activity done during October, with an edited video and more photos:

Pelion via ferrata & canyoning (October), GREECE