Samaria Gorge
Contact info:
- Samaria Gorge, Sfakia 730 11, Crete, Greece
- +30 2821 067179
- fdforests-chania@prv.ypeka.gr
- https://samaria-gorge.gr
Region:
Difficulty:
Hard
Rules
Working Hours: Seasonal operation; access only when officially open and subject to weather and safety conditions
Description
Samaria Gorge is the best-known protected mountain ecosystem in western Crete and the centrepiece of Samaria National Park. The dramatic gorge descends through the White Mountains from Xyloskalo near Omalos toward Agia Roumeli. Its exceptional biodiversity includes numerous endemic Cretan plants and animals, while the surrounding mountains provide important habitat for the Cretan wild goat, or kri-kri. The full gorge crossing is a demanding mountain hike and visitors must follow the National Park's seasonal opening, safety and conservation rules.
- Ideal for
Solo Trip
Friends Trip
Family Trips
Trip of Two
- Accessible by
Walking
Dirt Road
Bus
Boat