- 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.
- Hike through one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. From Omalos at a height of 1235 m the gorge of Samaria cuts 16 km through the landscape.
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- 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.
- Located in the southwestern portion of Chania, the Samaria Gorge is a national park that is part of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) range.
- Although the Imbros Gorge is smaller, many people prefer to cross here because it offers a very different hiking experience than the Samaria Gorge.
- The National Park of Samaria Gorge starts here. ... Xiloskalo is the starting point for the thousands of visitors of the famous Samaria Gorge at 1250m.
- The gorge of Samaria is the longest in Europe at 18km long. Its width ranges from between 150m to 3m at its narrowest point.
- Containing 450 species of plant and animal life (70 endemic to Crete), the Samaria Gorge is a UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve.