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Agia Roumeli
Spend a night to hike Samaria Gorge and catch the ferry back; one night is enough for the hike and beach time.
Agia Roumeli is the coastal exit of Samaria Gorge. The village has no road access, so visitors arrive on foot or by ferry and stay one night to complete the 14 km gorge walk and enjoy the nearby beaches before returning by boat.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (restaurants closed)
- Airport
- Chania (CHQ)
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovin…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Balkans ↗Mine-suspected land still exists in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in pockets of Croatia's former front line: outside towns keep to tarmac and waymarked paths, and treat red triangle signs and taped-off fields as absolute.
- Balkans ↗Serbia refuses onward entry to travellers who reached Kosovo from a third country and then try to cross straight into Serbia; route Kosovo–Serbia legs through North Macedonia or Montenegro, or start the loop in Serbia.
- Balkans ↗Hire cars need written permission from the rental company and valid insurance for every country on the line; Kosovo sells its own border insurance and some contracts exclude Albania, Kosovo or Bosnia outright.
- Greece ↗Greece is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Greece ↗Taking stones, pottery or other objects from archaeological sites is illegal; so is exporting antiquities without a permit.
- Greece ↗Do not photograph military sites or border zones; signs mark them.
- Greece ↗Acropolis tickets are sold for one-hour entry slots on the official Hellenic Heritage site (hhticket.gr); in peak season slots sell out days ahead, and you cannot enter outside your hour.
- Greece ↗Businesses must give a receipt (apodeixi) for every sale; ask for one, and do not accept a handwritten note in place of it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Agia Roumeli112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Agia Roumeli, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Greece-wide
- SIM or eSIMCosmote, Vodafone and Nova sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at the airport; a passport is needed to register.Greece-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Athens, Thessaloniki and most of the mainland.Greece-wide
- TippingTaverna or restaurant: 5–10% in cash on the table; not expected at gyros shops.Greece-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Greece-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for heat, slippery rocks in the gorge, and limited night services.
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- RestroomsUse cafés (buy something), museums and sites.Greece-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 166 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysArchaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 08:00–15:00 or 17:00) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Archaeological sites run shorter winter hours (often 8:00 AM–3:00 PM or 5:00 PM) and longer summer hours; they close on 1 January, 25 March, Easter Sunday…Greece-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCHQ Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis) (No road to Agia Roumeli: coach from Chania to Omalos for the gorge walk…
- Getting aroundThe settlement is tiny; all sights are within a few minutes walk.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CHQ Chania International Airport (Ioannis Daskalogiannis) (No road to Agia Roumeli: coach from Chania to Omalos for the gorge walk, or bus to Sfakia/Sougia/Paleochora then ferry; check timetables.)
Map of Agia Roumeli
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Agia Roumeli
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Hora Sfakion · 16 km straight line
- Paleochora · 25 km straight line
- Platanias · 29 km straight line
- Chania · 32 km straight line
- Drapanias · 37 km straight line
- Plakias · 39 km straight line
- Kissamos · 40 km straight line
- Rethymno · 49 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Agia Roumeli: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The settlement is tiny; all sights are within a few minutes walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Samaria Gorge (Omalos start)
goDoor to door: ≈5 h total (coach + hike)
Coach from Chania to Omalos (≈2 h), then hike 14 km (8.7 mi) to Agia RoumeliCoach from Chania to Omalos (≈2 h), then hike 8.7 mi (14 km) to Agia Roumeli
Start early; entry €5 payable at gorge entrance.
Hora Sfakia
goDoor to door: ≈45 min including boarding
Ferry from Agia Roumeli (≈30 min)
Main return route to Chania by coach.
Mashali Beach
goDoor to door: ≈10 min round trip
Walk 5 min east of village
Free access; €5 for beach‑chair rental.
Zeromouri Beach
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Walk 10 min west of village
Free, usually empty.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village guest rooms
Rooms rented by local tavernas and supermarkets; basic facilities.
Wild‑camping area
Riverside spot, no services.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Simple guestroom2 × 1 night × €20 | €40 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €30 | €60 |
| Ferry Agia Roumeli ↔ Sfakia2 × €12 · 2026 estimate; check schedule. | €24 |
| Samaria Gorge entry2 × €5 · Paid at park entrance. | €10 |
| Beach‑chair rental (Mashali)2 × €5 · Optional. | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €14 |
| Trip total≈ €79 per person per day, bed included | €158≈ US$190 |
Basic room, includes breakfast.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Faragi taverna | €3–9 (≈ US$4–11) per course |
| Water bottle | €0.5–1 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Ferry ticket | ≈€12 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No road access – plan arrival by ferry from Sfakia, Sougia or Paleochora.
- All shops and restaurants close from November to March; check opening dates.
- Summer heat can make the gorge walk strenuous; carry water and wear sturdy shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 166
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Emergency
- Police112
- Ambulance166
Embassy
US consular services are in Heraklion; other embassies in Athens.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Agia Roumeli → Sfakia: ≈€12, 30 min (check schedule)
- Samaria Gorge entry: €5 (≈ US$6) payable at park entrance
Say or show
- Γεια σας / Συγγνώμη — Hello / Excuse me (Ya sas / Signómi)
- Πόσο κοστίζει; — How much? (Póso kostízei?)
- Πού είναι η παραλία; — Where is the beach? (Poú eínai i paralía?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Agia Roumeli. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (restaurants closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for a slower hike or to explore nearby villages.
- Consider a guided tour for the gorge if unfamiliar with terrain.
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