Samaria National Park
A World Biosphere Reserve gorge in the White Mountains of Crete
The Samariá Gorge cuts through the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) of western Crete, a range with 30 summits above 2,000 metres. It is one of the island's best-known gorges and is recognised as a World Biosphere Reserve.
Things to do
- On footWalk the Samariá Gorge, one of the most popular attractions in Crete
- On footHike in the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) beneath summits above 2,000 metres
- Try thisCross the Omalos plateau, one of the fertile plateaus set among Crete's mountains