Our Samaria Gorge tour is among the top attractions during your holidays in Crete! It is located in the National Park of Samaria in Lefka Ori (White Mountains) in Chania, Crete. It is the most popular trekking gorge in Greece, reaching up to 18km. Additionally, it is part of the European E4 hiking trails and holds the record of the longest gorge in Europe.
It is a natural shelter for over 450 species of plants and animal life (70 which are endemic to Crete). Due to the latter, the gorge is a UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve.
As you walk down the path, you will pass through dense forests, freshwater springs, abandoned villages and churches. If you are lucky, you will meet the famous local ‘Kri-Kri goat.
It is recommended that the entrance to the Samaria Gorge tour is from Xyloskalo should be done as early as possible. From that on, you will descend into the gorge and walk for about 5 to 8 hours. Keep in mind to walk slowly, take many stops and follow the instructions of the informative signs.
At the end of the path, lovely tavernas, a port and the beach of Agia Roumeli spread before you. Take a moment to relax at this serene final point, swim in the sparkling waters and enjoy the local Cretan cuisine.
At the end of the day, take the ferry to get back to the mainland, or alternatively stay there overnight. There are a few guesthouses and hotels where you can rest after the long hiking.
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