A long and challenging rescue operation was carried out for a Dutch tourist who fell from a great height within the Samaria ...

Stretching for about 10 miles through southern Chania Prefecture's White Mountains, Samaria Gorge is thought to be one of the longest canyons in Europe. The gorge trail begins on the Omalos ...

The Greek island of Crete has it all – ruins, beaches, stylish hotels and excellent food. Sarah Leigh Bannerman details the ...

Sitting between Asia, Africa and Europe, Crete is located around 200 miles ... Chania Prefecture's most renowned natural attraction, Samaria Gorge — located near the center of the region ...

Crete is the 88th largest island in the world ... head to one of Europe's top geological wonders - the Samaria Gorge. This towers 150m above a rocky riverbed, and is framed by a wide green valley ...