Imbros Gorge is a 8.5 km long trail that starts from Imbros village and takes you all the way to the village of Komitades. It is the second most popular gorge after Samaria. Its crossing is smooth and easy to access even for those who are not used to long walks.
Discover the natural beauty of the gorge, hiking between the narrow passages of the dramatic canyon walls of limestone rock formations! The narrowest width of the ravine is 2m while the rock face’s height reaches 300m! Depending on the season, you can see wildflower meadows, cypress, oak, and fig trees.
The gorge of Imbros was the main route through which Allied Forces evacuated Crete in late May 1941 after losing the Battle of Crete in the second World War. Close to 20,000 troops headed from the North of the island through the gorge of Imbros to Komitades and Hora Sfakion where they were due to be picked up by ships and taken to Egypt. About 13,000 made it onto ships while the rest were taken prisoner by the Germans or escaped to the hills.
The path is generally easy, so it is ideal for families and kids. Imbros Gorge is open all year round.
Getting there:
• The village of Imbros is connected by a public bus to Chania (via the Chania – Hora Sfakion route) but buses are not so frequent.
• It is also easy to access Imbros with your own hire car. However, you might face the problem of getting back to your car after the walk.
• We recommend that you request a transfer from us for your own convenience. All your transport arrangements will be taken care of.
