- It centres around the Samaria gorge, at an altitude of 1,200m and continues down to Agia Roumeli, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Samaria Gorge is in the regional unit of Chania , it is 16 km long and since 1962, it is a National Park of Greece and the only one in Crete.
- 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!
- Containing 450 species of plant and animal life (70 endemic to Crete), the Samaria Gorge is a UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve.
- 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...
- The Samaria Gorge hike is a remarkable walk that takes you from the heights of the White Mountains to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.
- The Samaria Gorge is the longest trekking gorge in Europe and also the most famous of all. ... Initially we descend from Xyloskalo to the riverbed of Samaria Gorge.
- Get to know the wild natural beauty and geological diversity of Crete in a self-paced hiking tour of the Samaria Gorge.