Imbros Gorge


Imbros Gorge is an 11 km long canyon located near Hora Sfakion in southern Crete, the Mediterranean island. It runs parallel to Samariá Gorge, its narrowest part has 1.60 m and it ends at the village of Kommitádes. The Imbros village is located at an altitude of 780 meters and is at the South end of the fertile plain of Askyfou.
The legend tells that two brothers were banished from Imbros, Turkey and lived in the Imbros village, Crete.
The Imbros Gorge mule trail was the only connection between Chania and Hora Sfakion, before the road was built. Remains of this trail can be still seen. The gorge witnessed an evacuation of several thousands of British soldiers during World War II before heading to Egypt.
Hiking:

Crete Imbros2 tango7174.jpg|At the entrance
Imbros gorge.JPG|On the trail
Imbros Gorge 002.JPG|On the trail
Imbros Gorge in Crete.jpg |On the trail
Imbros Gorge, Crete.jpg|On the trail
Imbros Gorge on Crete.jpg|On the trail
Imbros Gorge June 2 2015 1.JPG|Mule on the trail