- The Samaria Gorge is one the longest gorges in Europe and doing the hike is one of the best and most popular things to do on Crete.
- The Samaria Gorge hike starts at the Xyloskalo trailhead at an altitude of 1,250 meters in the midst of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori).
- There are many smaller gorges vertical to Samaria Gorge, some of which have never been crossed by humans and require canyoning equipment.
- The small village of Samaria used to stand right in the heart of the gorge; however, it was abandoned by all its inhabitants in 1962 for the creation of the national park.
- The gorge will also be closed on rainy days (when there is a danger of rock falls). In winter, high water makes the gorge of Samaria dangerous and impassable.
- 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).
- The Samaria Gorge hike is a remarkable walk that takes you from the heights of the White Mountains to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Samaria Gorge is in west Crete in the White Mountains range. It is the longest gorge in Europe, with a length of 18 kilometres.
- Samaria Gorge is located in the southwest region of Crete. With over 16 kilometers in length, it holds the title of the longest gorge in Europe.