Samaria Gorge Sights

Sights in Samaria Gorge

  1. Agia Roumeli Beach

    The gorge ends at the 12.5km mark just north of the almost abandoned village of Old Agia Roumeli. From here it's a further uninteresting 2km hike to the welcoming seaside resort of Agia Roumeli, with its much- appreciated fine pebble beach and sparkling sea, where most hikers can be seen between after midday taking a refreshing dip or at least bathing sore and aching feet. Be warned, falling rocks can be a hazard and people have been injured, including two fatal incidents in 2006.

    On extremely hot days the gorge is closed for safety reasons.

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  2. Iron Gates

    From Samaria the gorge then narrows and becomes more dramatic until, at the 11km mark, the walls are only 3.5m apart - the famous Iron Gates. Here, a rickety wooden pathway leads hikers the 20m or so over the water and through to the other side.

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  3. Saint Maria of Egypt

    Just south of the abandoned village of Samaria is a small church dedicated to Saint Maria of Egypt, after whom the gorge is named.

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