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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.
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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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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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Samaria
The gorge is wide and open for the first 6km, until you reach the abandoned settlement of Samaria. The inhabitants were relocated when the gorge became a national park.
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