Walking in Crete

Crete, The largest of all the Greek Islands, covers an area of about 3,220 square miles.

Walking in Crete is gaining in popularity as an activity holiday destination, due to the islands mountainous terrain. The White Mountains in western Crete afford spectacular views.

You can walk in Crete at any time of year.

The island has plateaus such as Lassithi, Omalos and Nida. Also caves to explore like Ideon and Dikti, and a plethora of gorges, adding to Crete's dramatic scenery.

Crete truly is at its best in the springtime, when the island has an abundant covering of wild flowers.

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Over 2 000 species of flowers bloom on the island, 150 of them being endemic.

The whole island, with its mountains, woodland, plateaus and gorges, even the seashore gets a covering of wild flowers. Daisies, irises, Poppies, orchids, oleander and hyacinths are sure to be seen when you’re walking Crete.

Wild mountain herbs scent the air with their pungent aromas, rosemary, sage, thyme, oregano, and of course the Cretan love herb dittany.

There are many different levels of walking in Crete thanks to its diverse landscape.

Chania and its surrounding area is exceptional in spring, it boasts beautiful scenery.

To the south of Chania you will find The Samaria Gorge.

The gorge is spectacular, it has vertical cliffs 500m high and it is an astounding 16km long.

 In the gorge you will see and smell the rare types of Cretan flora, cypress trees, dittany and other herbs.

The gorge is also home to the wild goat of Crete, (kri kri),

Other gorges in the area that you may wish to visit are Agia Irene, Stakia and Topolia gorges.

Topolia is a magnificent and dramatically wild gorge, and Agia Irene is abundant with lush vegetation.

Both gorges are beautiful in the springtime, and the scenery is much prettier when the wild flowers are in bloom.

The highlight of the Chania area is the White Mountains, with their rocky grey peaks, veined with the white contrasting stone, endemic wildflowers and wispy cloud topped snowy peaks.

But its not all mountain walks, you can also explore the many caves that are to be found along the coastline,  or just take a gentle stroll along the beach, feeling the warm water lapping at your feet, and the sand between your toes. 

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