Samaria Gorge
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4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Samaria Gorge
Welcome to the Samaria Gorge, a place of superlative natural beauty and the crown jewel of Crete’s national park system. Spanning approximately 16 kilometers from the Omalos plateau to the Libyan Sea, it is frequently cited as…
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Roughly halfway through the trek, you will encounter the ghost village of Samaria, which gave the gorge its name. The inhabitants were relocated in 1962 when the area became a National Park, leaving behind stone houses and olive…
Listen in the app3A Sanctuary of Endemic Life
The Samaria Gorge is a vital ecological refuge, recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Because of its verticality and isolation, it acts as a 'sky island,' preserving species that have vanished elsewhere. …
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As the gorge finally begins to widen and the high walls recede, the landscape transforms once again. The rugged limestone gives way to a more open, sun-drenched valley leading toward the coast. …
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What is Samaria Gorge?
Samaria Gorge is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Nature |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.2711, 23.9583 |
| Last updated |