- The northern Samaria Gorge Entrance is at an altitude of 1,227 meters on the plateau Omalos (the distance from Chania to Samaria Gorge is 40 km).
- meet a goat .. the settlemeant of Samaria, the biggest rest area in the gorge. And you will surely meet a goat that will eat your sandwich.
- The gorge of Samaria is the second most visited tourist attraction on Crete (following the Minoan palace of Knossos) and by far the most popular walk.
- The Samaria Gorge is a major tourist attraction in the White Mountains of Crete and one of the best hikes in Greece.
- Hiring a car and making your own way is not possible, unless you walk back up the Gorge of Samaria to collect your car where you must leave it, at Omolos.
- The Samariá Gorge is the longest one in Europe and a major tourist attraction of the island, is located in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania.
- Containing 450 species of plant and animal life (70 endemic to Crete), the Samaria Gorge is a UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve.
- Samaria Gorge, set in the White Mountains of western Crete, is a majestic must-visit destination for all those who visit the stunning Greek Island.
- Looking to explore the jaw-dropping Samaria Gorge? Learn everything you need to know about the iconic Crete location with our detailed hiking guide!