Crete Western Sunflower | 9781856915465

A guidebook to walking on the Greek island Crete, featuring 55 of the best long and short day walks. We cover the west of the island, from the Gramvousa Peninsula east to the area around Rethimnon, showing trekking routes of varying difficulty, all of which are mapped in detail. Many of the hikes are circular, taking you through dramatic scenery of sweeping landscapes and harsh but beautiful countryside; walks in the Samaria Gorge and other gorges are included. This guide also features 8 car tours, 2 touring maps covering the whole island, plans of Hania and Rethimnon and free downloadable GPS tracks. When to go: The best months for trekking in Crete are April to June, September or October.