Samaria Gorge

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. ~John Muir

What an experience to remember! The Samaria Gorge is the longest in Europe at 19 KM ( almost 12 miles) and is carved out by the river. It starts with a steep wooden staircase ( signs warning you not to wear high heals) and then you descend the Gorge - 8 hours! The rocks were often our stepping stones. The Gorge is wide and open until you reach the abandoned village of Samaria. It is from 150 Meters ( 493 feet) to 3 Meters wide ( 10 feet) After the village, the gorge becomes narrow and very dramatic with Vertical Walls reaching 500 M ( 1700 feet)

We did not see any Kri-Kri ( wild goats that only survive in Crete)but we saw some goats, rams, birds, mules and Mother Nature at her best. We finally ended in Agia Roumeli, took a ferry to Hora Sfakion, via Loutra ( accessible only by ferry) and then a 2 hour bus ride back to Chania. From there I drove back to Plakias, which was very scary in the pitch dark with crazy Greek Drivers passing on the mountain roads.