Crete West

The Finest Valley and Mountain Walks

Rother walking guides are pocket-sized, in full colour and include 50 walks, varying from day-long hikes, mountain and valley walks, some easy some more demanding. Each walk has accompanying mapping, usually 1:50 000 and colour photos capture the 'feel' of each of the countries.

Crete is a walking region for all seasons. In the winter moderate temperatures are characteristic here, while spring comes early in the year. There is still snow in the high mountains, but the valley trees are resplendent with blossom, poppies colour the fields and rare orchids display themselves to walkers.

In the summer and autumn, higher destinations beckon, especially the White and Ida Mountains. Equal attention is given to the Mediterranean coastal routes, as well as walks to delightfully located ancient sites or deserted monasteries.

Including the famous and popular Samaria Gorge, this guide selects 50 walks offering the dramatic scenery, vibrant colours and sweeping landscapes Crete is famous for. Includes five walks in the White Mountains, which reach over 2400m in height.