A day hike down a gorge in Crete's White Mountains, from the Omalos plateau near Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli on the Libyan Sea. A steep, rocky descent of about 1,200 metres leads to a narrow lower section where the walls close in beside a stream.
Highlights
- Xyloskalo steep opening descent
- Abandoned village of Samaria
- Narrow lower gorge section
Good to know
- About 16 km downhill, roughly 5 hours
- Entry €10, parking €5–10
- Return by ferry and bus from Agia Roumeli
