Gorges & hikes · Sfakia
Samaria Gorge
Europe-famous 16 km gorge hike through a national park, from the White Mountains to the Libyan Sea.
Gorges & hikes
From easy walks to Samaria
Crete is famous for its gorges, from short family walks to the 16 km Samaria descent. Many end at the sea, so check the return boat or bus before you start.
Hidden gem
Gorges & hikes · Phaistos
Agiofarago Gorge & Beach
Short gorge walk ending at a pebble beach, a chapel and a natural rock arch.
Gorges & hikes · Sfakia
Imbros Gorge
An easier alternative to Samaria.
Gorges & hikes · Agios Vasileios
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
A short dramatic gorge with a waterfall.
Gorges & hikes · Sitia
Gorge of the Dead (Zakros)
A walk from Zakros to the Minoan palace.
Gorges & hikes · Kantanos-Selino
Agia Irini Gorge
A green 7.5 km gorge ending near Sougia.
Gorges & hikes · Ierapetra
Sarakina Gorge
A gorge with pools you wade through.
Gorges & hikes · Sfakia
Aradena Gorge and Bridge
A deep gorge crossed by a famous iron bridge.
Villages & Towns · Gortyna
Zaros
Mountain village famous for spring water and trout.
Gorges & hikes · Chania
Therisso Gorge
A gorge you can drive through, close to Chania.
Gorges & hikes · Sitia
Richtis Gorge and Waterfall
A shady gorge with a 20 m waterfall.
Gorges & hikes · Gortyna
Rouvas Gorge
A green walk from Lake Votomos at Zaros.
Gorges & hikes · Kissamos
Topolia Gorge
A gorge with the Agia Sofia cave.
Churches & monasteries · Chania
Katholiko Monastery
Ruined cave monastery in a gorge on Akrotiri.
Gorges & hikes · Sfakia
E4 European Path
The long-distance trail across Crete.
Gorges & hikes · Viannos
Portela Gorge
A wild gorge for canyoning near Keratokampos.
Lakes, rivers & waterfalls · Archanes-Asterousia
Aba Waterfall
A waterfall in a lush canyon in the south.
Gorges & hikes · Kissamos
Deliana Gorge
An easy family gorge.
Villages & Towns · Rethymno
Myloi
An abandoned mill village in a gorge.
Gorges & hikes · Ierapetra
Gorge of Ha
A narrow canyon for experts.
Gorges & hikes · Rethymno
Prassano Gorge
A long gorge near Rethymno.
Gorges & hikes · Sfakia
Sfakia Coastal Path
A dramatic coastal walk along the Libyan Sea.
Hidden gem
Gorges & hikes · Ierapetra
Havgas Gorge
An easy gorge with a lake.
Hidden gem
Gorges & hikes · Amari
Patsos Gorge
A short gorge with pools and a chapel.