Samaria Gorge

Take a challenge of walking the famous 16kms gorge of Samaria, which sprouts on the south side of the Omalos-Plateau in the White Mountain Ranges of Western Crete. Proclaimed a National Park in 1962, it offers a wealth of natural beauty which is recognized far beyond Greece's borders.

The passage of this biggest and most imposing gorge of Europe takes 5 to 6 hours (average time). The landscape at the Samaria gorge is astounding and most impressive you will find the narrowest pass "The Iron Gate", which is only 3m wide and 300 to 700m high from both sides. The walk starts at an altitude of 1.200m and descends to sea level on the south coast of Crete at the village of Agia Roumeli, providing great opportunity to swim in the Libyan sea of to dine at one of the local taverns.

Many visitors to Crete regard the Samaria experience as being one of their favorites! If you are in good shape and health, join in for this unique quest! Good walking shoes are required.