“It’s like Buddhist philosophy: bringing nature into order,” says Yianna Kouridaki, motioning to the cairns of carefully stacked rocks all around us. “People want enlightenment from these stones; they ...

On Kreta in Griechenland, Samaria-Schlucht—known locally as Farangi Samarias—plunges into one of Europe’s most dramatic gorges. Discover how to hike it, when to go, and what American travelers should ...

As of April 27, 2026, the Samaria Gorge on Crete reopens for its iconic 10-mile trek through dramatic cliffs and ancient ruins, drawing adventurers worldwide. Known locally as Farangi Samarias, this ...

We have come up with our pick of the best 2026 Airbnb Villas in Crete, Greece with Private Pools. Crete is an excellent ...

As we drive higher and higher into the White Mountains of Crete, leaving behind our hotel in the busy resort of Paleohora, I start to realise the immensity of what we're about to do: walking the ...

A winter hike on a remote section of Crete’s E4 trail, fuelled by feta cheese and wild herbs, proves the perfect antidote to bleak times Like swirling paper scraps from a bonfire, the charcoal-winged ...

The Samaria Gorge, a popular hiking route on the southern island of Crete, will be closed to the public for a third day running Thursday due to forecast rain, authorities said.