Hiking Along the Samaria Gorge

Enjoy the thrill and challenge of a hike along the rugged terrain of one of Europe’s longest gorges


Attractions and things to do - Hiking Along the Samaria Gorge

The Samariá Gorge is a National Park on the island of Crete, and a major tourist attraction of the island. A "must" for visitors to Crete is to complete the walk down the gorge from the Omalos plateau to Agia Roumeli on the Libyan Sea, followed by a scenic sail to the nearby village of Chora Sfakion.

Hike through the dramatic geological formations and wildflower-strewn cliffsides of the Samaria Gorge National Park, at 16 kilometres one of Europe’s longest. Get immersed in some of the best scenery that Crete has to offer despite the slightly arduous trek. At one point the walls are only 3 metres apart and are known as the ’Iron Curtains’ with sides rising sheer up to 100 feet.

The hike is followed with a short cruise around the southern coastline to the pretty costal village of Chora Sfakion.

£35.14

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