Out of all the gorgeous sites Crete has to offer, there are some you just HAVE to see. One of them is Samaria gorge, our 9th worldwonder and the European counterpart to the Grand Canyon. The European community repeatedly named it 'Best National Park' over the last years. Why? Very simple: an amazing, ever-changing scenery; a deep ravine immersed in glaring sunshine, deep shadows and mist, refreshing crystal clear springs and rocks that have been shaped by aeons of winter torrents.
During the 16km hike you'll discover a big variety of fauna and flora, unique and exclusively found on this island clinging to sheer rock faces; watch out for the Kri-Kri, the wild Cretan goat. The isolated, deserted village of Samaria makes the ideal place for a rest, before you continue to the 'Iron Gates' the waypoint where the canyonwalls get so narrow they almost touch...
The walk ends at the small village of Aghia Roumeli, with plenty of taverns to enjoy a tasty meal and that well-earned drink. Relax on the beach and cool off in the turquoise waters of the Libyan Sea, before taking the boat following the coastline to the village of Chora Sfakion where the coach will be waiting to return you back to the resort.
Although, as written before its a 16 km walk, its not too difficult even for the ones whose daily exercise consists of walking from the couch to the fridge during the ad segment on TV. Wear walking shoes or trainers, no sandals (!), a sun hat, bring a bottle of water, maybe a snack and don't you forget your camera!

For the average person the walk takes 4 - 6 hours and by the end you will have achieved something you can brag about to your future great-grandchildren.