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Samaria Gorge: Hiking on the Island of Crete
Hiking jaw-dropping Samaria gorge is extremely popular, and it is easy to see why as it takes visitors through a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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More Than 130,000 Travelers Explore Crete's Samaria Gorge Every Year
Samaria Gorge, on the Greek island of Crete, is one of the main reasons why foreign visitors choose Crete as a holiday destination, according to a survey conducted by the Crete Polytechnic, the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania and...
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Crete's Samaria Gorge Opens to Public on May 1
Samaria Gorge in Crete will open for visitors on May 1, the local authorities have confirmed.
According to an announcement, the forestry agency has taken all necessary precautions to protect the ecosystem.
It said while Samaria Gorge is a unique ecosystem...
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Loving Dad Carries Disabled Daughter on His Back in Samaria Gorge (photos)
A local man captured on camera the extraordinary story of a Greek American and his disabled daughter as they struggled to cross the imposing Samaria Gorge in Crete.
Manolis Papadakis came across the two strangers, Manolis and Sophia, at the...
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Maintenance Work at National Park of Samaria Gorge Completed; Trails Reopened for the Public
The National Park of the Samaria Gorge in western Crete is opening its doors to visitors on Thursday after municipal crews fixed damages and cleared stones that fell in the trail during winter.
The entrance to the gorge is located...
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Hikers Trapped in Samaria Gorge, Crete, Due to Extreme Weather
Several hikers were trapped in the Samaria gorge in Crete on Tuesday when the river that crosses the National Park overflowed, making it impossible and dangerous to cross the gorge.
The gorge guards were immediately notified and mobilized in order to help the...
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Twice as Many Visitors to Crete's Samaria Gorge
According to Greek media, the number of tourists to visit Samaria Gorge this year has dοubled since last April.
Samaria Gorge, in Crete, has been a national park since 1962, mainly due to the presence of kri-kri goats, which are restricted...
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Samaria Gorge Attracts More Visitors
The number of tourists visiting the Samaria Gorge increased by 25% in August compared to last year, according to information from the Forest Directorate of Chania.
In total, 29,238 people visited the Gorge of Samaria, with the vast majority selecting...
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19-Year-Old Volunteer Found Dead in Samaria Gorge, Crete
A nineteen-year-old biology student was found dead in Samaria Gorge, Crete. He had been missing since yesterday, July 20th at 11:00 a.m. EMAK men carried out investigations with the help of trained dogs and identified the unlucky young man in a deep and inaccessible spot, according to recent information.
The boy had been offering...
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Samaria Gorge Vistors Center Armed Robbery
Robbers holding guns made off with nearly 10,000 euros from The Samaria Gorge Visitors' Centre on Crete late Sunday.
According to reports, three masked suspects with shotguns roughed up an employee at the entrance of the famous gorge at the...
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Samaria Gorge on Crete, one of the longest gorges in Europe
The world-famous Samaria Gorge on the southern Aegean island of Crete is one of [...]
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Samarias Gorge May be Struck Off UNESCO's World Biosphere Reserves List
The gorge of Samaria is situated in the National park of Samaria, in the White Mountains in West Crete. It may be struck off UNESCO's list as the Greek side has not conformed to the regulations concerning UNESCO's World Network...
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Crete’s Ghost Village of Aradena Hangs on the Edge of a Gorge
Aradena is an abandoned village in the region of Sfakia on the island of Crete sitting at the edge of a gorge.
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Frauds Stated They Lived in Samaria Canyon Only to Receive EU Benefits
We have witnessed several frauds unrightfully receiving state or EU benefits, but that was a great surprise as it seems that some Cretans totally crossed the line.
The well-known Cretan website "Cretalive" revealed probably the biggest fraud ever to take...
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Chania: A Guide to the Stunningly Beautiful City on Crete
Chania is a breathtaking city on the island Crete, and a perfect vacation spot -- Chania has with something to offer any traveler!