The White Mountains are so named because they are covered in deep snow until late spring. In the summer, the limestone rock glistens white in the sun. On the South the mountains plunge steeply into the sea. It is the wildest and most beautiful area of Crete and one of the rare places in Europe where you can laze on a beach whilst looking at snow covered mountains.
The area of the White Mountains is quite large and varied and offers walks of various levels of difficulty, all with great views. There are also good opportunities to observe rare birds of prey (various types of eagles, griffon vultures, bearded vultures) and sometimes kri-kris (Cretan wild goat)

Below are some examples of walks and hikes

Agios Ioannis to Zaranokefala summit and Pachnes (or vice versa) not an easy walk as there is not always a path but one of the most beautiful in the White Mountains. Fantastic landscapes and varied views.

Omalos to Gingilos summit has the advantage that no long approach walk is needed: the path starts just above the entrance orf the Samaria gorge. The path is well-defined up to the saddle, becoming a little more difficult further up. Good views of the plateau of Omalos and the Samaria gorge. From the summit you can see both the North coast and the Libyan sea. A good walk in the summer as it is never too hot.

Kambi (Apokorona) to Volakies mountain hut, Spahi and Agia Pnevma summits  a little known walk approaching the White Mountains steeply from the North. Good views from the whole North coast.

Omalos to Psilafi summit a little known walk, good views of the plateau of Omalos and the gorge of Tripiti. Good safe winter walk as well.