Walking in Western Crete

This holiday is no longer available. Why not consider our walking holidays in Turkey or Madeira instead?

  • 7-night holiday
  • Dates:
    27 April - 04 May
    05 October - 12 October
  • Based at Tersanas Village Apartments
  • Full Board (except one lunch)
  • £875 per person based on 2 sharing (Single Supplement £140)
  • Maximum Group Size: 7 people

Western Crete has a wealth of walks in a variety of terrain and there is no better way of enjoying them than in like-minded company and with a leader who has spent many years exploring the area for his own pleasure. Andy Cutting, our local representative, has lived in a Cretan Village for a number of years and has been persuaded to share his knowledge of the countryside and its byways with small groups of walkers.

The exact itinerary is of course dependent on local conditions at the time but there will be five days walks, with one free day, taking in a variety of terrain and landscapes and visiting villages and archaeological sites along the way. A minibus will be used to transport you to and from your starting and finishing point each day.

The walks are designed for anyone with an average level of fitness and will be between 3 and 5 hours per day, perhaps a little longer if the group decides to stop and admire the flowers, birds and curiosities along the way. There will be a little uphill walking but no steep ascents as the main aim of the walks is to enjoy and appreciate the countryside rather than to participate in a route march.

Breakfast and dinner (including some wine) will be provided at the Tersanas Village taverna and lunches will be varied between picnics and village taverna meals. You should come equipped for the weather conditions and terrain and a list of suggested items to bring will be included in your final documentation.

Price includes:

  • Return flights from Gatwick to Chania (Manchester flights at a supplement).
  • Accommodation at Tersanas Village Apartments on a half board basis, plus picnic or taverna lunches on the five walking days.
  • Five full-day walking excursions with transfers where required