Group tour 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 9 km and the course lasts about 2.5 hours. You can walk to the gorge all year round and it is definitely worth seeing.

During your descent, you will meet various famous locations such as the “Airplane”, “Stenada”, “Mesofarango” and “Xepitira Arch”.

Imbros gorge was the escape route for thousands of allied troops retreating from the north of the island. During the period of the battle of Crete in 1941, the troops headed for Chora Sfakion to be collected by ships.

Points of Interest, Chora Sfakion

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. After approximately 1 hour of walking into the gorge, you will reach the narrowest point of the gorge. The walls of the gorge are less than 2 meters apart and the tower 300 m. 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 and charming seaside settlement. The sandy beach with the 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 or Sfachia” where you can get a panoramic view of Sfakia and admire the wilderness of 
nature.

Please note that the following are prohibited inside the gorge: radios, singing, excessive noise, disposal of rubbish
in places other than those provided, smoking anywhere other than the rest points, consumption of alcohol.

Remember to bring or wear: hiking or running shoes, suncream, hat, sunglasses, a light snack, swimsuit and a towel and a bottle of water.

Indicative Time-Table for Thursday

08:30-09:20 Pick up
10:20 Arrival at Imbros gorge – free time for coffee
and/or breakfast
10:40 Beginning of the hike
13:30 Hike ends at Komitades Village (depending on
how fast you walk)
Departure for Sfakia (or else called Chora Sfakion)
14:15 Arrival at Sfakia where you can swim or enjoy
a meal at the local taverns
16:15 Departure from Sfakia
17:30-18:15 Arrival at your Hotel

Indicative Time-Table for Wednesday

07:00-8:00 Pick up from your hotel
9:40 arrival to Imbros gorge
10:00 start hiking
13:00 exit from the gorge
13:10 arrival to Sfakia
15:00 departure from Sfakia
17:00-17:30 arrival to Chania