- The magnificently scenic, 16km-long Samaria gorge in the White Mountain Rangfe, is Europe’s second-longest and is ideal for experienced or fit hikers.
- 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).
- Since 1962, the Samaria Gorge has the status of a National Park of Greece, and is also a biosphere reserve of world importance.
- 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.
- Samaria Gorge (Greek: Σαμάρια) is a stunning natural wonder located on the island of Crete. This gorge is the longest one in Europe and one of the most visited...
- The Samariá Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς or just Φάραγγας) is a National Park of Greece since 1962 on the island of Crete – a major tourist attraction of the island...
- Samaria Gorge Tour from Chania - The Longest Gorge in Europe. ... Hiking the Samaria gorge was the focal point of my 2 week visit to Crete.
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- The Samaria Gorge on Crete is one of the most beautiful places in Greece, weaving legends and guarding secrets throughout the centuries.