FamxplorImbros Gorge
What to expect
Imbros Gorge is an 11 km long canyon located near Hora Sfakion in southern Crete. The gorge is a popular hiking destination, with a well-marked trail that takes around 3 hours to complete. The trail is relatively easy, with no steep or difficult sections, but proper shoes with ankle support are recommended due to the stony path. The gorge is known for its lush vegetation and impressive rocky sides, and is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The narrowest part of the gorge is just 1.60m wide, and the trail passes through a stunning stone arch. The gorge is suitable for visitors of all ages, but families with children should be aware that the trail can be uneven and rocky in some places
Plan your family visit to the Imbros Gorge with these blog insights 👇
CRETE with family, Crete with children
Activities: We hiked in the Imbros Gorge. It took about 2.5 hours. "The hike is accessible to children from 7/8 years old, provided they have good walking shoes because there are a lot of pebbles."
Highlights: We found the Imbros Gorge to be a great hike, less famous and less difficult than Samaria. The scenery was beautiful. The taxi ride back to the car was a convenient end to the day ✨
Our 10 hikes in Crete with children
Activities: We hiked through the gorge, enjoying the narrow passages and large stones. We turned back at the three-quarter mark as the first half was more scenic. Dad drove back to the car and met us at the end
Highlights: The children loved squeezing between the large stones in the narrow passages. The arched stone three-quarters of the way through the gorge was pretty ✨