Walks and hikes in Crete

Crete, especially the West, is a walker's paradise. It has the unique combination of beautiful seas and high mountains. The geographical diversity and wild beauty of the island, the friendliness of its inhabitants as well as the climate are gradually making it into a choice destination for walking and hiking. The whole island is criss-crossed by trails, most of them now disused since roads have been built or used only by shepherds. It is possible to walk all day without meeting a soul and still reach a village where you can eat and sleep in relative comfort before setting off for another day in nature. The truly dedicated hikers can go to areas that are practically unknown and totally uninhabited , with undisturbed flora and fauna, be it in deep gorges or high up on the mountains.

There are plenty of good guides to walks in Crete, some of which are listed in the Books section.

For more details about all the possibilities that Crete can offer for walking, follow the links below:

• Day walks
• Walking tours
• Walking by yourself
• Walking with a group
• Descriptions of walks
• Safety aspects