Imbros Gorge Hike From Chania

Imbros Gorge is in province 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.

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 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 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.
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 the
nature