{"id":2593,"date":"2025-05-22T07:27:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T07:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/?p=2593"},"modified":"2025-05-22T07:41:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T07:41:47","slug":"samaria-gorge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/samaria-gorge\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking in Crete\u2019s Samaria Gorge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2593\" class=\"elementor elementor-2593\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72481c9b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72481c9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d76f455 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d76f455\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/holidays-in-crete\/\">island of Crete<\/a> is the largest in Greece and is a dream holiday destination for many travellers. Perfect for hikers and nature lovers, Crete has many mountain ranges, stunning coastlines and valleys to explore. One of its must-see natural wonders is the <strong>Samaria Gorge<\/strong>. Located in the <strong>White Mountains<\/strong> in the protected <strong>Samaria National Park<\/strong>, it draws hikers from all around the world.<\/p><p>In this article, we&#8217;ll explore this <strong>gorge in Crete Greece<\/strong>, highlighting the trails and practical tips for <strong>hiking in Crete&#8217;s Samaria Gorge<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fdea35f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3fdea35f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25cf3eb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"25cf3eb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\\&quot; viewBox=\\&quot;0 0 512 512\\&quot; xmlns=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/www.w3.org\\\/2000\\\/svg\\&quot;&gt;&lt;path d=\\&quot;M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\\&quot;&gt;&lt;\\\/path&gt;&lt;\\\/svg&gt;&quot;},&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__25cf3eb2\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7514b8a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7514b8a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c73c892 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c73c892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exploring the Samaria Gorge in Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-576aab2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"576aab2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4194476 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4194476\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bcd1803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bcd1803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The<strong> Samaria Gorge<\/strong>, located in the <strong>White Mountains<\/strong>, known as Lefka Ori, is one of the most spectacular natural attractions in Greece. It is approximately 16 kilometres from the <strong>Omalos Plateau<\/strong>, near <strong>Agia Roumeli<\/strong>. The gorge runs through the heart of <strong>Samaria National Park<\/strong>, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve. S<strong>amaria Gorge<\/strong> is full of geological and historical significance, formed by river carvings through limestone over millions of years of runoff. It provided shelter for resistance fighters during <strong>World War II<\/strong> and was once part of the now-abandoned <strong>village of Samaria<\/strong>.<\/p><p>As you make your way through the gorge, you\u2019ll find impressive cliffs that are 500 metres high and narrow passages like the famous <strong>Iron Gates<\/strong>. The area is home to endangered species such as the <em>Kri-Kri goat<\/em> and rare birds and wildflowers unique to this part of Crete.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31e4584 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31e4584\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d11bc2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"d11bc2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%20Samaria%20Gorge&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\" Samaria Gorge\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\" Samaria Gorge\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4a7ff6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c4a7ff6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b66a4ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b66a4ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The best hiking trails in Samaria Gorge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dba66f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dba66f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The main hiking trail through the <strong>Samaria Gorge<\/strong> starts at the <strong>Omalos Plateau<\/strong>. It sits at an altitude of about 1,250 metres and ends at the coastal <strong>village of Agia Roumeli<\/strong> on the <strong>Libyan Sea<\/strong>. This trail is well-marked and covers 16 kilometres. It&#8217;s considered a moderate-to-challenging hike because of its length and the steep elevation. Most hikers complete the trek in about 5 to 7 hours, depending on pace and the number of stops along the way. The trail starts off with a steep descent into the gorge. You will find yourself within dramatic limestone cliffs and pine and cypress forests. You\u2019ll cross many wooden bridges along the way.<\/p><p>At the halfway mark of the trail, you will arrive at Samaria village. This was once a populated village, but now serves as a resting point for hikers. There are some basic amenities here, such as toilets, picnic benches and water springs. From here, the trail narrows and takes you towards the <strong>Iron Gates<\/strong>. This is the most iconic feature of <strong>hiking in Crete Samaria Gorge<\/strong>. The gate&#8217;s walls close in to just 3 metres wide while being over 300 metres high. Finally, towards the end of the hike, you will reach <strong>Agia Roumeli<\/strong>. You can relax and enjoy the beach here before catching a ferry to take you back to <strong>Chania<\/strong> or other parts of the island. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f8eb59 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f8eb59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-388ce683 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"388ce683\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Itinerary ideas for hiking the Samaria Gorge:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b4d0671 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b4d0671\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>Full-Day Hike<\/strong>: Begin early at Omalos, hike to Agia Roumeli, relax on the beach, and return via ferry and bus. Best for experienced hikers.<\/li><li><strong>Two-Day Option<\/strong>: Spend the night in Omalos the evening before, hike the gorge early, and stay overnight in Agia Roumeli to enjoy the seaside village.<\/li><li><strong>Shorter Alternative<\/strong>: For a lighter experience, and best for families, you can start from Agia Roumeli and walk partway into the gorge (up to the Iron Gates) and then return.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7af06d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f7af06d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6581ad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6581ad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1253\" height=\"626\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trail-Samaria-Gorge.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2647\" alt=\"Bridge in Samaria Gorge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trail-Samaria-Gorge.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trail-Samaria-Gorge-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trail-Samaria-Gorge-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/trail-Samaria-Gorge-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1253px) 100vw, 1253px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb3c6eb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fb3c6eb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c00313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c00313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for hiking the Samaria Gorge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3423e1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3423e1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Hiking the Samaria Gorge<\/strong> requires some preparation. Here are some useful tips to help you plan your adventure while <strong>hiking in Crete Samaria Gorge<\/strong>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dec7ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4dec7ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d719acd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d719acd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dd0bed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dd0bed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Go at the right time of year<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60042c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60042c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The best time to hike the gorge is from May to October. This is when the weather in Crete is generally warm and dry. The trail opens each spring once conditions are safe, usually around early May, and closes in late October or sooner (depending on the rainfall that year). We suggest always checking the <strong>Samaria National Park website<\/strong> or local authorities for up-to-date trail status before your hike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8784de3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8784de3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d9ee6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d9ee6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pack smart<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5dd65b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5dd65b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wear sturdy hiking shoes with a good grip. Bring plenty of water, sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), and light snacks like nuts or energy bars to keep your energy up. A walking stick can also help on steep descents. The gorge has several freshwater springs where you can refill your bottle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b00aa1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b00aa1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-009702c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"009702c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Follow the rules and fees<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f87a716 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f87a716\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is a \u20ac5 entrance fee, payable at the Omalos entrance. You need to keep your ticket, as it\u2019s checked again at the exit in Agia Roumeli. Fires, camping, or exploring off the marked path are prohibited. Always follow the <strong>Crete hiking tips<\/strong> provided by park staff and signage along the trail.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9314a49 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9314a49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c7f71f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c7f71f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting there and back<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55e38fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55e38fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Reaching the start of the trail at Omalos Plateau is accessible with public transit from Chania. Alternatively, you can join an organised tour. After completing the hike in Agia Roumeli, you will need to return by ferry to Chora Sfakion or Sougia, where buses will take you back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-chania\/\">Chania<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/things-to-do-rethymno\/\">Rethymno<\/a>. There\u2019s no road access to Agia Roumeli, so the ferry is the only way out.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbb2acb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dbb2acb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b8846 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"15b8846\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Samaria-Gorge.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2645\" alt=\"Samaria. Crete, Greece\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Samaria-Gorge.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Samaria-Gorge-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Samaria-Gorge-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oreotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Samaria-Gorge-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22e30fba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22e30fba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ea32cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56ea32cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Samaria Gorge is a must-do hike in Crete<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-235fae3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"235fae3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Hiking the Samaria Gorge in Crete<\/strong> is unlike many scenic hikes in Europe. 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