Another option is taking a public bus from Chania to the trail; after your hike, you can catch a ferry from Agia Roumeli to Hora Sfakion, where you can take the bus back to Chania. For more ...

Agia Roumeli village is at the foot of the Samaria Gorge and only accessible by boat (Image: Getty) Ignorance was bliss as we relaxed on the dark-stone beach in the sunshine to rest our tired legs.

To beat the tour groups and searing midday heat, get up early to admire this unique mix of plunging cliffs and narrow passageways, before hiking 10 miles to the little coastal village of Agia Roumeli.

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