White Mountains’ National Park is the only national park in Crete. It centres around the Samariá gorge, at an altitude of 1,200m and continues down to Ayia Rouméli, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding slopes and a number of smaller gorges branching off from it, Samaria Gorge forms the whole of the area designated as a national park, a status that offers protection to over 450 species of plant and animal, 70 of which are endemic to Crete. 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 Xylóskalo, at an altitude of 1,230m. The width of the gorge is 150m at its widest point and 3m at its narrowest.

HIGHLIGHTS

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  • Walk through the most famous gorge of Crete

  • Hike the enormous landscape of the Samaria gorge

  • Visit the fisher village of Agia Roumeli & enjoy a refreshing swim

  • See the wild Cretan goat 'Kri-Kri'

ACTIVITY INFO

Join this unique hiking tour and discover one of the most impressive ravines in the whole Europe! The enormous, rugged landscape of the Samaria Gorge! Choose between the normal route and the easy pace route and live an unforgettable experience!

The Passage of Samaria Gorge is a fascinating experience. The hiker is confronted with nature and wild beauty. The length is 18 km. Mother Nature has cut its way through the bulky limestone masses that tower up from 200 to 2.000 m. The wideness of the ravine varies from 300 to 4 metres. Leisurely walking (Normal Samaria Route) you normally need 5 hours to reach the south coast.