Imbros Gorge tour

Imbros Gorge

Description

The gorge of Imbros is the second most popular gorge for walkers in Crete
after the gorge of Samaria. The village of Imbros is a charming mountain
village, the starting point of the gorge.

It is much easier to walk than Samaria: walking distance is 8 km, total
descent is around 600m and the average walking time is about 2.5 hours. The
path is generally easier underfoot. This is the sort of walk that you
could easily walk with children. It also would not need to take a whole long
day.

The gorge is fairly narrow (under 2 meters wide at one point!) and has
plenty of trees you will have shade most of the time. The gorge is much
smaller in height as well as length and less majestic than Samaria but this
also means that at all times you are right next to the slopes and cliffs and
has a much better opportunity to see plants and flowers at close range. And there
are plenty of interesting flowers to see, especially in the spring.

After around 90 minutes walk from the gorge entrance booth (2 hours if you
walk really slowly) you will pass an impressive stone arch on your right. After
this the gorge widens a little and after around 15 more minutes you get to the
road and the village of Komitades where you’ll find quite a few tavernas.

The village Komitades is the end of the gorge and the meeting point for the
bus to pick you up.

Type of excursion: Adventure – educational – Full day

Should take: Proper walking shoes, photo camera, a bottle of water and
fruits or sweets during the walk.

Starting time: 08:00

Return time: 17:00

Important notes: 

i) Pick up point & time will be sent to client’s mail direct the day
before the activity.

ii) Any changes to operation day of activity will be sent direct to
client’s mail at least 1 week before arrival in destination.

iii) Languages are provided services: English  Any
other languages are upon request. Pls inform requested language in remarks
box.