- 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 Samariá Gorge is a National Park of Greece since 1962 on the island of Crete, a major tourist attraction of the island and a World's Biosphere Reserve.
- 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.
- Looking to explore the jaw-dropping Samaria Gorge? Learn everything you need to know about the iconic Crete location with our detailed hiking guide!
- In the southwest of the island of Crete is one of the most famous natural attractions - the Samaria Gorge. This is the largest gorge in Europe, its length is 18...
- 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.
- a man standing on a limestone rock on the samaria gorge hike in crete looking at the mountain cliffs and pine trees in the distance.
- While ridiculously congested in the height of summer, the 10-mile hike through the Gorge of Samaria can be a Cretan highlight.
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