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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.

2023年10月25日 · Yet Crete, Greece’s largest island, absolutely challenges that. It has some of the best hiking trails in the country, including Samaria Gorge. To many people’s surprise, this beautiful gorge is the second-largest in Europe.

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.

2023年5月10日 · The Samaria Gorge is located towards the Omalos plateau, in the White Mountains range, in the south-west of Crete. It takes 1 hour by car from Chania to reach the entrance of Samaria National Park and the starting point of the hiking trail in Xyloskalo.

Samaria Gorge, offers a breathtaking hiking experience through one of Europe's longest and most impressive gorges. Spanning 16 kilometers, this trek takes you through stunning landscapes, from towering cliffs to lush greenery.

Samaria Gorge (Φαράγγι της Σαμαριάς) An absolute must if you are a hiker and want to experience Crete in its mountainous grandeur. The hike begins in the mountains and for the first few kilometers, it is a winding descent.

2025年2月2日 · The Samaria Gorge hike is one of my favourite experiences in Crete. In this post, you will learn all about it, from the difficulty grading to the length, from the time needed to the description of the sections, the ticket and the best time to visit with a handy map

4 天之前 · The gorge was formed by a small river that runs between the White Mountains and Mount Volakias. Although there are many gorges on Crete, Samaria Gorge is by far the largest and is known for being the second-largest gorge in Europe.. The village of Samaria used to be located inside the gorge but was finally abandoned by the last remaining inhabitants in 1962 to make way for the Samaria Gorge Park.

While ridiculously congested in the height of summer, the 10-mile hike through the Gorge of Samaria can be a Cretan highlight. Your home base for this loop trip is Hania, a city on Crete's north coast serviced frequently by the overnight boat from Athens .