WALKING IN WESTERN CRETE : KISSAMOS (GUIDE)

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.