Samaria Gorge's opening hour is at 7.00 am, and the closing hour is at 1.00 pm, for the whole hike, everyday from the 1st of May until the 31st of October every year, unless due to special circumstances, such as bad weather conditions, extreme heat etc., …

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 – and a World's Biosphere Reserve. The gorge is in southwest Crete in the regional unit of Chania.

Mar 27, 2025 · The Samaria Gorge hike length is approx 16km of which 13 km are through the National Park and the last 3 km from the park to the village of Agia Roumeli where you will take the ferry back. There are 5 distinctive sections with plenty of things to see and experience.

In the prefecture of Chania (also written “Hania”), the Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe (total length 16km), and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. It starts from Xyloskalo, at an altitude of 1,230m. The width of the gorge is 150m at its widest point and 3m at its narrowest.

Oct 25, 2023 · The gorge hike is ideal for those who want a challenge and a glimpse into history – with a cherry on top. At the heart of the gorge is the deserted village of Samaria, first inhabited in the 1300s. Given how hard it is to access, it served as a …

Mar 31, 2025 · The Samaria Gorge is a major tourist attraction in the White Mountains of Crete and one of the best hikes in Greece. The Samaria Gorge (Φαράγγι Σαμαριάς) is located in southwest Crete. It sits within the National Park of Samaria, which is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Surrounded by the Samaria National Park, this area has a beautiful and unique ecology due to its isolated mountainous terrain. The park was declared in 1962, to protect many endangered species and their sustaining ecosystems, especially the Kri-Kri (Capra aegagrus cretica) or …

Mar 18, 2025 · The Samaria gorge is a stunning natural wonder that attracts thousands of visitors every year. It’s the second-largest gorge in Europe–after the Verdon Gorge in France–and one of the most impressive in Greece.

May 10, 2023 · In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know to plan your visit: how to get to Samaria Gorge, the best hiking route, where to park your car or how to get there by bus, hike stats such as distance, elevation, walking time and how to plan your trip (return by boat etc..).

Hiking along the cool creek, you'll pass an occasional deserted farmhouse, lazy goats, and a small ghost town with a well. In the middle of the hike, you'll come to the narrowest (and most photographed) point in the gorge, where only three yards separate the 1,000-foot-high cliffs.