- Containing 450 species of plant and animal life (70 endemic to Crete), the Samaria Gorge is a UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve.
- Looking to explore the jaw-dropping Samaria Gorge? Learn everything you need to know about the iconic Crete location with our detailed hiking guide!
- It's something that man did not create: Samaria Gorge. The gorge, which has been a national park since 1962, is also a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
- 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 hike starts at the Xyloskalo trailhead at an altitude of 1,250 meters in the midst of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori).
- 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.
- Jaw-dropping Samaria Gorge on Crete is extremely popular with hikers and non-hikers alike, and it is very easy to understand why.
- Approximately 4 kilometres further down one reaches the settlement of Samaria, which was evacuated in 1962 when the gorge was pronounced a National Park.
- 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.