{"id":3399,"date":"2026-08-01T15:18:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avocadovillas.gr\/?p=3399"},"modified":"2026-08-01T15:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T12:18:26","slug":"samaria-gorge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avocadovillas.gr\/en\/samaria-gorge\/","title":{"rendered":"Samaria Gorge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd 55 min from Sirili (Xyloskalo Entrance)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/avocadovillas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Samaria-Gorge.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3400\" style=\"width:612px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avocadovillas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Samaria-Gorge.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avocadovillas.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Samaria-Gorge-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crete&#8217;s most famous hiking experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Samaria Gorge is one of Europe&#8217;s longest and most spectacular gorges, stretching 16 km through the White Mountains National Park. Towering cliffs, rare wildlife and breathtaking scenery make it an unforgettable adventure for nature lovers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f9f5f0;flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 One of Europe&#8217;s longest gorges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Spectacular mountain scenery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 UNESCO Biosphere Reserve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Unique hiking experience<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f9f5f0;flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Start early in the morning, wear comfortable hiking shoes and carry plenty of water. Remember that the hike finishes in Agia Roumeli, where you&#8217;ll need to take the ferry before returning by bus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Visit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A must-do experience for active travelers who want to discover one of Crete&#8217;s most iconic natural landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find It on the Map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d5736.029277810331!2d23.913560094749318!3d35.307772280040304!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x149c91000a3ff5a1%3A0x81aa10ef4eb361cf!2zzqbOsc-BzqzOs86zzrkgz4TOt8-CIM6jzrHOvM6xz4HOuc6sz4I!5e1!3m2!1sel!2sgr!4v1785586678115!5m2!1sel!2sgr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udccd 55 min from Sirili (Xyloskalo Entrance) Crete&#8217;s most famous hiking experience Samaria Gorge is one of Europe&#8217;s longest and most spectacular gorges, stretching 16 km through the White Mountains National Park. Towering cliffs, rare wildlife and breathtaking scenery make it an unforgettable adventure for nature lovers. 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