Less well known but also less crowded and more shaded than the Samaria Gorge, the Imbros Gorge offers a beautiful descent almost to the Libyan Sea.
We did this descent in the middle of August on a fairly hot day and didn't suffer from the heat at all, as we left at 8:30 a.m. and spent 80% of the time in the shade.
The descent took us two hours, taking our time (photos).
The descent costs €10 per person (there is a small hut at the start of the descent with someone there)
and the taxi back up costs €25.
Country:
Greece
(S) In Imbros, coming from the north, the trailhead is located at the exit of the village, so don't be misled by the signs at the entrance of the village indicating the "official" entrance to the gorge.
(1) Continue straight ahead, do not take the path that goes up to the left. Head towards the exit of the gorge.
(2) Continue right to reach the village of Komitades (E).
(2) As soon as you leave the gorge, pickup drivers will try to convince you that you won't find a taxi in the village. In reality, the walk only really ends at the road that crosses Komitades, where all the taverns compete to offer taxi rides.
Once in Komitades, have a refreshing drink in a tavern, which will organise a taxi (€28 for 4 people) to take you back to your car parked in Imbros.
We did this descent in the middle of August on a fairly hot day and didn't suffer from the heat at all, as we left at 8:30 a.m. and spent 80% of the time in the shade.
The descent took us 2 hours, taking our time (photos).
Access: £2 per person (2022)
Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A very pleasant two hours... between superb views... and shady spots with a slight breeze... Very enjoyable.
Just a quick update.
The descent costs €10 per person (there is a small hut at the entrance to the descent with someone there)
and the taxi back up is €25...
That's it... and yes, it was €2 ten years ago, then €5 and now €10...
Just so you know!
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
An easy hike (downhill towards the sea) and very pleasant with beautiful narrow passages and high cliffs. Quite busy (in October!) probably because it is easier to access than the Samaria Gorge.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
We did the hike downhill towards the sea (600 metres of elevation gain over 8 km), which was easier and more enjoyable for my husband, who isn't a keen hiker. The site is very beautiful. We walked mostly between steep walls, and therefore in the shade, which was very welcome given the heat.
An excellent memory!
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
We were four hikers aged between 70 and 77, and we really enjoyed the descent. Bernard
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
An easy hike, less tiring for beginners in terms of the descent (600 metres of elevation gain over 8 km).
We were worried about the intense Crete heat, but thanks to the height of the gorges and the vegetation, we were mostly in the shade.
With good shoes, ideal for beginners.
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