Imbros Gorge Tour

In the morning Starting from Plakias and drive along the beautiful south coast we will stop in a restaurant on the way to the gorge for coffee, or breakfast and then you can try the traditional cheese pie of the area „sfakianopita“

The Imbros gorge mule trail was the only connection between Chania and Hora Sfakion before the road was built. Remains of this trail can be still seen.

The gorge witnessed an evacuation of several thousands British soldiers during world war II. The walk is not particularly strenuous and can be completed in 2-3 hours.

The scenery is beautiful and the relative easiness of the hike makes it an ideal walk for families with children. The walk begins at the small village of Imbros 700m above sea level.

After a few hundred metres you reach the entrance to the gorge where there is a small hut where you have to pay the entrance fee (2,50Euro). The first half hours of walking is downhill with the gorge getting narrower along the way.

After 75 minutes or so you will find yourself in the narrowest most spectacular spot of the gorge. The walls of the gorge are less than 2m apart and tower 300m above: 15 minutes more down the gorge is a plesant resting place. Another highlight of the gorge is the so called “get rock”. You can take some really nice photos here. Walking through the gate the gorge widen out again. The gorge is absolutely beautiful with the impressive rock formations. The hike is also ideal for lovers of flora and fauna, a number of rare endemic flowers grow only here. The goats that live in the gorge might be coming up to you to beg for a treat! After one more hour you will find yourself at tha end of the gorge where good local tavernas and kafenia are waiting for thirsty,hungry walkers!

If you walk a little further you will arrive in the village Komitades, There you can enjoy refreshments and lunch at a local restaurant.

Imbros gorge has some fascinating flora: the higher area at the beginning of the gorge has a forest petering out to a few bushes at the very bottom.

After completing the beautiful and unforgettable hike you will continue by our bus to the South Coast and the beach of Fragokastello.

Apart from a shallow long and sandy beach this area boats a Venetian Castel with a spooky history right on the coast line!

Our professional guide is always with you to show you the path and help you in case of any difficulty.

DON’T FORGET:

• Good footwear – comfortable clothes
• Bottle of water
• Hat – Sunglasses – Sun protection
• Photo camera
• Swimwear
• Money for extra fees