Samaria Gorge lies in the west of Crete, close to Chania, and runs along the River Omalos, between the region known as theWhite Mountains (Lefka Ori) and Mount Volakias. It is Europe’s longest gorge, stretching out for 16 kilometres, and reaching altitudes of up to 1,200 metres. The widest section of the gorge measures 150 metres and the narrowest a mere 3 metres...

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