Banita Gorges and Banita rock bridge - video
They say about this place that only very few people know about it, but that's not true. In fact, most nature lovers have heard of it, seen pictures taken here, even if not everyone has been able to come here. Since it has been talked about everywhere, and it has been advertised, I have also been planning to come here for years.
The approximately 250 m long gorge, similar to the Corcoaia Gorge, is truly spectacular. According to assumptions, it was formed by the collapse of a cave passage ceiling, and then the erosion formed spectacular karst formations in the limestone.
Although it is located about 5 km away from the gorge, at the end of the video I inserted a short footage about the natural bridge near the Banita quarry. Probably not many people know about this. No wonder, as it is a true hidden gem. It cannot be seen while standing on it or near it, it can only be recognized by descending into the stream bed.
The approximately 250 m long gorge, similar to the Corcoaia Gorge, is truly spectacular. According to assumptions, it was formed by the collapse of a cave passage ceiling, and then the erosion formed spectacular karst formations in the limestone.
Although it is located about 5 km away from the gorge, at the end of the video I inserted a short footage about the natural bridge near the Banita quarry. Probably not many people know about this. No wonder, as it is a true hidden gem. It cannot be seen while standing on it or near it, it can only be recognized by descending into the stream bed.
13th September 2015. Filmed with SJCAM SJ5000 Plus. Music: Collapsing Time by Dexter Britain. Copyright © 2015 - 2024 Geo Trekker Videos.
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