Sfakia Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

White Mountains’ National Park is the only national park in Crete. It centres around the Samariá gorge, at an altitude of 1,200m and continues down to Ayia Rouméli, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding slopes and a number of smaller gorges branching off from it, Samaria Gorge forms the whole of the area designated as a national park, a status that offers protection to over 450 species of plant and animal, 70 of which are endemic to Crete. In the prefecture of Chania (also written “Hania”), the Samaria gorge is the longest in Europe (total length 16km), and one of the most impressive gorges in Greece. It starts from Xylóskalo, at an altitude of 1,230m. The width of the gorge is 150m at its widest point and 3m at its narrowest. Samaria gorge A word of advice: Visitors can descend into the gorge and walk for about 6 to 8 hours. Even though the path runs downhill it requires strong, comfortable footwear and some degree of physical fitness. But it’s well worth the effort. At the end of the path, swimming, taverna lunches and picnics under a canopy of trees within full view of the Mediterranean Sea all await you. #mynovgetaway #mynovgetaway

Where to stay when you're in Meili

From the majestic peaks of the Meili Snow Mountain to the fascinating local heritages, this is a special place where you can truly live in the moment 😌🙌 Beautifully restored from an ancient Tibetan house, Sunyata Hotel is located 3.600 meters above sea level and surrounded by a century-old village. The hotel has taken on the challenge of integrating traditional Tibetan architecture with Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy. 📸 Design Hotels™

Samaria Gorge - Crete Island, Greece

This spectacular 18 km gorge is located within the Samaria National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. The canyon starts from Xyloskalo near the mountain village of Omalos and descends 1250 meters down to the seaside village of Agia Roumeli. The Tarraios River flows through the gorge, which dries up almost completely in summer, but becomes quite full-flowing in winter. The rocky path that runs along the gorge is quite winding and is unlikely to be suitable for people in poor physical shape. On the busiest days, up to 3,000 people pass through the gorge. The walk can take four to six hours depending on your form. The gorge is open to visitors from May to mid-October. #bucketlistreboot #greece