On the boat from Agia Roumeli to Sfakia

Enjoying the view of the South coast of Crete.

In the gorge of Samaria

Hiking through the gorge one gets to experience the mellow and sweet side of the mountain. Rich shadow from the greenery, high peaks as a surrounding and fresh pine tree smell filling the air.

The river of Agia Roumeli

Spring river

At the exit of the Samaria Gorge the river, strong with Spring water, reaches Agia Roumeli.

The south coast of Crete under the clouds.

October has reached the gorge of Samaria.

On the last day of September.

This was once a booming factory.

One of many old factories we find along the river in the gorge of Samaria. We now think a place like this is the closest we can get to nature, but in the old days it was actually a buisy place to be! For example, the gorge was considered a “highway” to get to Chania. There were many small factories that used the strong current of the river. Flour and olive oil for the whole region were produced this way. People would come with loads of wood all the way from south Heraklion to use the saw mills.

Formations in the rock.

 

Deep in the valley

A new review of our programme on Trip Advisor!

Here it is.

Thank you so much Joan for your kind words! We are very happy you enjoyed the tour!