Western Crete - A Walker's Guide

Kissamos, situated in western Crete, offers a rich variety of landscape for the walker to explore. 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. Walks are around the Kissamos and Selinos areas.

Western Crete

45 walks in Kissamos and Selinos

Author

Alan Hall

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852844196

Availability

Published

Price

£12.00

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Seasons

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

Centres

Access normally through Chania. Bases include Kolimbari, Afrata, Ravdouha, Nopigia, Kastelli. 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 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.