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gem Favorite The Iron Gates can't keep the throng of tourists out of the gorge

Samaria Gorge - Iron Gates

(2) Chóra S…, GR

Recommended Routes in Samaria National Park - 2

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Samaria Gorge

9.5 mi 15.3 km • 1,467' Up 447.15 m Up • 5,484' Down 1671.51 m Down

Agía Ma…, GR
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Difficult Difficult

Gigilos Peak Out-and-Back

5.4 mi 8.8 km • 3,234' Up 985.69 m Up • 3,229' Down 984.34 m Down

Agía Ma…, GR
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Samaria National Park Hiking

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  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
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  • 0 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Photos of Samaria National Park - 10

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The first 5 km of the Samaria Gorge trail descend to the gorge proper through a thick forest.
Feb 4, 2018 near Agía Ma…, GR
Look for the rare Kri-Kri goat in the Samaria Gorge
Feb 4, 2018 near Galatás, GR
The best time to visit the Samaria Gorge is just after it opens in May when the flowers are plentiful and in bloom, the temperature is still moderate, and the tourists are few
Feb 4, 2018 near Galatás, GR
Sorry I couldn't resist, but the gorge is truly gorgeous.
Feb 4, 2018 near Chóra S…, GR
The Iron Gates can't keep the throng of tourists out of the gorge
Feb 4, 2018 near Chóra S…, GR
The Iron Gates
Feb 5, 2018 near Chóra S…, GR
Samaria Gorge, Crete
Mar 5, 2020 near unknown, unknown
The rock formations standout even more on the second half of the trail.
Mar 25, 2021 near Chóra S…, GR
More rock formations
Mar 25, 2021 near Chóra S…, GR
The view at the beginning of the trail.
Mar 25, 2021 near Agía Ma…, GR
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