Experts' Choice Award Samaria Gorge National Park
What the experts agree on
Europe's longest canyon stretches 10 miles through Crete's White Mountains, offering a dramatic descent from the Omalos Plateau to the Libyan Sea—a breathtaking but demanding full-day hike.
“South of Chania a deep, verdant crevice extends 10 km (6 miles) from near the village of Xyloskalo to the Libyan sea.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The road up to the gorge (16km long) crosses the Omalos Plateau (1 050m). After passing through Omalos, the road ends in Xiloskalo on the edge of the gorge." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"Stretching for about 10 miles through southern Chania Prefecture's White Mountains, Samaria Gorge is thought to be one of the longest canyons in Europe." Full review
