The gorge is within the National Park of Samaria, in the White Mountains.
The Samaria Gorge is a narrow north-south oriented gorge that ends a couple of kilometers short of the small seaside village of Agia Roumeli. To work off all that food, a hike through the nearby Samaria Gorge, especially in the offseason, is a way to get needed exercise. It's also pretty far from anywhere else, and you don't want to take hours to get to a place and then stay only two days.Ĭhania, one of Crete's larger towns, is a great place for seafood served in many of the quaint restaurants near the harbor. Crete is relaxed and laid-back, and there's a whole lot to see. If you can, plan to spend a week or more in Crete. Opt for the off-season, but not too far off or you'll find fewer ferries and ways to get around. Summers are full of tourists, and the paths are narrow.
Daskalogiannis" airport, and the new and smaller Sitia Airport. Heraklion is served by Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Chania is served by Chania Airport, also known as the "K. Ferry lines serving Crete are Minoan, ANEK, and SuperFast.Ĭrete is also served by three airports. The boat to Chania actually lands in Souda port, a short way from Chania. You can choose ferries that land in Heraklion, Chania, or Rethymno. Allow for some flexibility in your sailing because ferries can be canceled in case of very bad weather. Get there early for boarding, as the port can get confusing and complicated with all the motor traffic arriving. The ferries are timed to arrive early in the morning to Crete, so you can save the cost of a hotel by sleeping on the ferry during the crossing. It takes about 9 hours on standard, lumbering but romantic ferries-but around 6 hours on the newer ferries. You can take a ferry from Piraeus (the port of Athens) directly to Crete. There's really no need to rent a car and drive on Crete's narrow and winding roads, a bus can do it better-and often cheaper. This guide will lead you to a hike through the deep and inspiring Samaria Gorge, a visit to the best of many archaeological sites in Greece, a walk in the countryside with a stop at the famous cave where Zeus was said to have been born, and you'll find out about the cities.Īll of this is available to do on inexpensive public transportation. Crete is a popular Greek Island packed with rural charm, famous archaeological sites, seaside towns with fabulous seafood, caves of historic significance and so much more.
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