Hania · West Crete · Greece

Samaria Gorge

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challenging

9/10

best: spring, autumn

adventurous, awe-inspiring, wild

A local would say...

Europe's longest gorge carves through Crete like a wound — walk its floor and feel every million years of it.

The most-trod canyon in Crete, starting at Omalos and running 18km through an ancient riverbed to the Libyan Sea. Home to varied wildlife, soaring birds of prey and spectacular wildflowers in spring. A full-day hike of about six hours that builds character.