Start your walk at the village of Imbros in the region of Chaniain western Crete. The location is 57 km south-east of the town of Chania.

 

If driving, park on the south side of the village and begin your walk, you will see a wooden sign post. Pay a small entrance fee to enter the gorge. The entrance is called 'porafarago' in local dialect and was heavily fought over when defending Sfakia from the Turkish troops.

 

The track leads to the village of Komitades which is an 8 km hike. The path is quite rocky and all downhill. Take good walking shoes and your own water. There is plenty of shade along the way from the trees and the sides of the canyon. Keep your eye out for raptors high above you and in the rocky cliffs.

You will see many, many caves in the cliffs and rocky canyon.

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This track is accessible all year, it is actually not closed, because it is not a national park, but care should still be taken in autumn, winter and spring months as rains will mean water... and water wants to flow down the gorge. Do not hike if there has been recent rain.