The closure of the Samaria gorge in southwest Crete — along with several others in the White Mountain range — was ordered Monday, a day after the region was rattled by a magnitude 4.9 quake.

Composed of three summits, Mytikas, Skolio and Stefani, Mt Olympus is Greece’s highest mountain, with 46 peaks exceeding 2000m (6562ft) and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Lush and virgin, it’s home to ...

By Phoebe Cornish, Senior Lifestyle Reporter 04:00, Sun, Dec 22, 2024 Bookmark 'I went to a famous gorge in Greece and made a major mistake - don't do the same' (Image: Getty) ...

Hiking the 16km-long (10-mile) Samaria Gorge is considered one of Crete 's must-do experiences, which is why you'll rarely be without company. Nevertheless, there’s an undeniable raw beauty to ...