- Samaria Gorge, located in the stunning island of Crete, Greece, stands as one of Europe’s most breathtaking natural wonders.
- 1) The most common way to reach there is to book an guided Samaria Gorge tour. There are tours organised in most big cities and resorts of Crete.
- The Samaria gorge is the longest one in Europe. ... This way you could reach Agia Roumeli in the evening, having enjoyed the gorge all to yourself.
- While ridiculously congested in the height of summer, the 10-mile hike through the Gorge of Samaria can be a Cretan highlight.
- Stretching for about 10 miles through southern Chania Prefecture's White Mountains, Samaria Gorge is thought to be one of the longest canyons in Europe.
- Location: Samaria gorge is located in western Crete, on the Omalos plateau and in the Samaria National Park.
- The town forms the southern entrance to Samaria Gorge, the longest gorge in Greece and one of the longest in Europe.
- This comprehensive guide is about travelling in Chania and is to be considered as a comprehensive guide for Samaria Gorge.
- In southwest Crete in Chania region, you’ll find the breathtaking Samaria Gorge. Designated as a National Park in 1962, it’s now a world Biosphere Reserve.