# Samaria Gorge

> A 16 km descent from the Omalos plateau to the Libyan Sea, through the famous Iron Gates. Open roughly May to October; the return is by ferry to Sfakia and bu

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A 16 km descent from the Omalos plateau to the Libyan Sea, through the famous Iron Gates. Open roughly May to October; the return is by ferry to Sfakia and bus.

- **Nearest town:** Omalos, Greece
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 35.3050, 23.9220
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