Full-day Hiking Tour In Imbros Gorge

Imbros gorge is located in the province of Sfakia and is the second largest gorge in Crete, following Samaria gorge. The picturesque scenery and its wilderness in combination with the low difficulty make the descent of Imbros ideal for families with children. The walking length of the gorge is 9km and the course lasts about 3 hours. From Imbros village you will start hiking until " Komitades" village. You will meet traces of the old stone paved trail that was once the main passage from Sfakia to Chania.

During your descent you will meet various famous locations such as the " Airplane" , "Stenada", "Mesofarago" and "Xepitira Arch". After approximately 1 hour of walk into the gorge , you will reach the narrowest point of the gorge. The walls of the gorge are less than 2 meters apart and tower 300m above. At the end of the gorge you will reach " Komitades village", where the bus will take you to Chora Sfakion.

Chora Sfakion is the capital of the remote and mountainous region of Sfakia. The untamed landscape is combined with the quiet charming seaside settlement. The sandy beach with crystal clear blue waters is suitable for relaxation after hiking. A few coffee shops and taverns are located within and around the villages. In its northern neighbourhood , you will find the ruins of the venetian " Fortress of Sfakia: or "Castel di Sfacia" where you can get a panoramic view of Sfakia and admire the wilderness of nature.