Is Hiking Samaria Gorge Worth It? #crete #greecetravel #hiking

Samaria Gorge is famous alright. But is it really worth it or just overhyped? After successfully completing the grueling hiking trail ourselves, we can confirm that it’s absolutely worth it!

As hiking lovers ourselves, we’ve done some pretty epic hikes around the world. But nothing prepared us for the mind-blowing landscapes and tough 16km hike that is Samaria Gorge.

The distance was not the problem. It’s the downhill hike on rocky terrain from the top of the mountains at an altitude of 1,230m down to sea level in the heat, that’s the challenge!

It’s totally worth all the joint pain and bruises though! The Samaria Gorge hike in Crete is probably one of the most memorable hikes we’ve ever done in our lives.

If you plan on going, make sure you read our guide for tips to help you complete the hike safely:

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