Greece’s Most Dangerous Hike? Surviving the Samaria Gorge
Introduction: A Journey into the Wild Heart of Crete The air was thick with the scent of pine as I stood at the Xyloskalo trailhead, staring into the yawning mouth of Samaria Gorge. “It’s just a walk,” my guide joked, echoing the casual confidence of locals. Sixteen kilometers, 1,250 meters of descent, and one misplaced … Read more