Samaria

Omalos: Crete’s High Plateau and Gateway to Samaria

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Omalos: Crete's High Plateau and Gateway to Samaria

Omalos is a high mountain plateau in the White Mountains of western Crete, a flat, fertile basin sitting at around eleven hundred metres above sea level and ringed by bare limestone peaks. A small village of the same name spreads across the basin, serving the walkers and climbers who arrive here through the year. The … Read more

Hiking in Crete: Gorges, Peaks and Coastal Trails

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Hiking in Crete: Gorges, Peaks and Coastal Trails

Crete stands out among Greek islands for its exceptional network of hiking trails that wind through dramatic gorges, climb to mountain summits and trace the coastline between remote villages. Walkers discover landscapes ranging from the towering rock walls of the White Mountains to green ravines sheltering waterfalls in the east. The island’s long-distance paths connect … Read more