• 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.
  • The Samaria Gorge got its name from a small Byzantine church located in its middle, which was built in 1379 and named Saint Mary.
  • 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 gorge is part of Samaria Gorge National Park, which enjoys a seat along the Libyan Sea coast.
  • The SAMARIA GORGE is the most famous hiking gorge in Europe, forming part of the European E4 path.
  • Samaria map One of the greatest natural monuments is the Samaria Gorge, which is located among the White Mountains in the western part of Crete.
  • In those days if you kept moving it was possible to go through the entire Samaria Gorge and not see another soul until you reached the bottom.
  • 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.
  • 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...