Samaria Gorge, named as the longest gorge in Europe, with 18 kilometers total length is located in the full of natural beauties Island of Crete,in south Greece.

Samaria Gorge, starts from the altitude of 1.250m at the White mountains and ends to the South Crete at Libyan Pelagos sea. It is about to 6-8 hours walking distance to cross.

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The Gorge’s width ranges from 3 meters which is the narrowest point up to 150 meters the widest
Samaria Gorge, is proclaimed as a national park fifty years ago, at 1962, aiming to protect the rare flora and fauna of the White Mountains. In the wider area of the White Mountains, have been recorded about 650 floral taxa, a great number of protected animals as the Cretan wild goat (Capra aegagrus cretica), which is the largest mammal on the island of Crete and over 200 birds, among a variety of flora and fauna protected .

The starting point is at  Xylokastro (wooden castle) the name became from the wooden stairs made from the locals to insure an easier, safer and faster way down through a magnificent mountains view. The path way follows the river side,up to the end to the beach. Visitors have the chance to cross the old desert town of Samaria, with the byzantine church of Secret Mary – 14th century.
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During walking they will be able to enjoy the gorgeous top of the mountains, to smell the aromas of the herbs and luckily to see