The Imbros Gorge is a cool hike. I would recommend parking near the Porofarago Restaurant and starting from there. We found a parking spot on a small road about a km before that by turning left in the village at the sign for the gorge. The path starts right where we parked. There is a $2.50 Euro charge to walk the gorge. We left around 10am and came across 3 busloads of hikers, mostly older, slower people. If you left earlier you might avoid them. We had to work to get around them as the path is fairly narrow. Some of the parts of the Gorge are quite stunning. There is a place to purchase water, coke, etc. about half way down. We walked down and back up in about 3 hours, including stopping to take pictures. Wear good hiking shoes or boots and there is lot of loose rocks and pebbles. After we drove to the Porofarago and had a beer and a bit to eat. Try their local sausages, very tasty. The Greek Salad was good as well.

Beautiful walk. Took us 3 hours to get to the taxi part at the end. The beach was a further 7km. Take a few euros for a cool drink from the well half way down but pack plenty of snacks. Walking boots not essential - I wore good trainers.

We settled on this rather than the more famous and longer Samaria Gorge, partly because of easier access by car, with an easy return by minibus back to the village, where it’s easy to park. Imbros village has a number of cafes and eating places. You can do the 10 km walk pretty comfortably in a few hours, with time for the beach later in the afternoon. PS On the way back you can stop off at the World War II museum at Askifou

We parked at the bottom of the gorge and walked up it, had a drink in the top tavern, then walked back down it again. All in all, about 4 hours total and 9 miles. Perfectly fine if you’re able bodied and of reasonable fitness. We walked on the 1st of May, roughly just as the tourist season gets underway and it was lovely and sunny still, with a cool breeze. Friendly taverna staff at the top and we had the place to ourselves. We wanted to avoid its larger, more famous cousin of Samaria and we are glad to have done so. We try to go in the opposite direction of tourists usually and seek out the ‘hidden gems’ whether that means going off season or taking ourselves to remote areas. Granted, as we were going up we were definitely against the flow and there was always a steady stream of people coming down that we had to pass and we rarely had the space to ourselves and we were one of only about 3 parties actually travelling up. However, on the way back (down), with it being mid-afternoon, we only crossed paths with three other families and we were able to fully enjoy and immerse ourselves in this beautiful landscape which is unfortunately another area that has fallen victim to tourism. It also felt easier and a lot faster having already been up. It’s a sight to behold, with the gorge narrowing and widening, an array of flora and fauna and a cute donkey about half way up which we assumed helps the transportation of the cafe goods. We also got to avoid all the slightly hair raising taxis that we saw and have seen talked about. I dread to think what it is like in peak season, not just for human numbers but for the heat too. I think we hit the nail on the head with our method and I’d implore other keen hikers to do the same thing!

We visited the gorge on an organised trip. The relatively long coach journey to the gorge from our hotel was made enjoyable by our informative guide and the terrific views of the White Mountains on the way. The hike down the Imbros gorge took around 3 hours with a brief stop at the halfway point for a rest and refreshments. My parents who are in their 80’s accompanied us and managed the 750m descent perfectly well despite the uneven terrain. (They are very fit for their age). There is much to enjoy including the stunning geology, and the marvellous flora and fauna. Obviously given its popularity there are moments when the trek feels a bit like a procession but never oppressively so. We rewarded ourselves with a beer at the Taverna Komitades after exiting the gorge. Our coach trip finished with a stop in the nearby village of Sfakia and an opportunity for a swim on Vrisi beach.

You must be in DECENT shape and mobile for this hike. We are a very fit couple and this was no problem for us. I booked this tour at the last minute and I only went with sneakers (no hiking boots or proper athletic trainers). You really have to be careful because there are a lot of hazards and I am one to roll my ankle in almost any precarious situation. Thankfully, I was fine. Hike was top to bottom - all downhill! The hike took us just under 2hrs but we did not stop at all. There is a lot of beauty but you have to stop and take it all in. For me, I was so concentrated on looking down so I wouldn't trip. Not many people seem to address this issue. We had one lady on our tour who ended up needing assistance possibly due to dehydration and the altitude. She had to taxi to the next meeting point as our bus had to leave. Our tour picked us up in Chania at 9am ish and we were on the tour by 10:15am.

Our superb guide Thomas led us through breathtaking locations such as airplane stenada and the xepitira arch. The walls of the gorge are less than 2 metres apart and tower 300m above. At the end we were bussed to Chora Sfakion village to find well earned refreshments.

Imbros Gorge is pretty, but more intermediate than easy. It's 6K all downhill and 1K along the riverbed. It is very hard on the knees and I wouldn't recommend for anyone with knee issues. That being said, it is pretty with light filtering in. We went with a bus load of 54, but it was not crowded. Everyone went at their own pace and you were often able to enjoy it mostly by yourself. Although "guided", the guide just stayed in the back (we never actually saw her except at beginning and end) but was there if needed. The trail of rocks was well-maintained. But it was a trail of large rocks and you were constantly looking down so as not to trip and fall. The guide provided great info on the bus ride. We made one more stop at a beach. Since I've done it, I would not go again, but I would recommend it for the physically fit and families with kids 8+.

This is a nice hike but be prepared that it is a steady downhill at reasonable pitch, navigating loose rock of varying sizes the entire way. I used a hiking pole for the first time and was really glad I did. I felt the same way as some others have said that I didn't get to fully enjoy the surroundings because you need to be watching your footing constantly. We were on the trail at 9:15 am and only encountered one other couple while on the trail and another one at the exit, so didn't have the "traffic" issues others have talked about. I can't imagine elderly people on this hike - even my 18 year son felt it in his knee!

A great walk, all gradual downhill, completed in around 3 hrs. There's a watering hole around half way down where you can buy a soda and a energy bar, along with some very basic (squat) toilets. We arrived at around 10am, parking at Porofarago then walking down the sign written path to access the Gorge and pay our €3 per person charge (keep the receipt, there's another booth at the end of the walk that will ask for them). Parking at Porofarago was on the road side and there was no charge (ideally though stop and have a drink there before or after). The path is very well maintained and marked out (only one way really to go) and the high canyon walls afford plenty of shaded areas to get a break from the sun. Note though that around the end of the walk the sun will be directly overhead, so either leave a bit earlier or just be prepared for that warmth. There is a taxi at the end of the Gorge, though I had read here that could mean sitting in the back of an open backed truck for the drive back up (it's twisty, steel and if you've ever sat in the back of an open truck, on metal, in heat, you'll know it's not grey. We carried on to the taverna clearly sign posted, grabbed a drink then caught an air conditioned mini van back to our parking space. €7 each for that but very worth it!