Kissamos, Selinos, Western Crete, Europe - A Walker's Guide

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Paperback - Laminated

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5 Mar 2006

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First

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9781852844196

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1852844191

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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm

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300g

Pages

256

Originally Published

5 Mar 2006

Western Crete

45 walks in Kissamos and Selinos by Alan Hall

Guide to walking in the Kissamos and Selinos areas of Crete. Kissamos, in western Crete, has a rich variety of landscape for walkers. A wide selection of mountain treks, ridge and hill walks, gorge explorations, cliff and coastal walks, and rambles from village to village and through the many archaeological wonders Crete has to offer. More...

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Seasons

Best months are April, May, early June, September and October. July and August are too hot unless Read More... you only want a stroll.

Centres

Access normally through Chania. Bases include Kolimbari, Afrata, Ravdouha, Nopigia, Kastelli. Read More... Kaliviani, Falasarna, Platanos, Katsomatados, Elos, Kefali, Elafinisos, Paleochora and Kandanis.

Difficulty

Routes not too long but waymarking is limited, water needs careful management and rescue is Read More... unlikely.

Must See

Greek hospitaity, views down on the sandy beaches and stark rocky cliffs, an ancient civilisation.

Kissamos, situated in western Crete, offers a rich variety of landscape for the walker to marvel at and explore. The mix of mountains, gorges, peninsulas, fertile plains and endless ridges ensures that there is something for everyone. Such is the variation of terrain, history and interests within the districts of Kissamos and Selinos that views and surrounds constantly change and delight the walker.

This guide describes 45 walks, including mountain treks, ridge and hill walks, gorge explorations, cliff and coastal walks, rambles from village to village and through the many archaeological wonders Crete has to offer. It also has a comprehensive introduction on walking on the island.