Forget trying to see everything in a short time of 2 weeks. Make time for surprises, there are so many things to do or to see in the Southwest and West of Crete. Discover the most beautiful cities, Chania and Rethymnon and the National Parks Samaria Gorge, Agia Irini Gorge, the Imbros Gorges and the table lands Askifou and Omalos. Take time to unwind, switch off and let the uniqueness of Crete’s Nature reserves (e.g. the Lagoon Elafonisi, the Lagoon Balos) to refresh your soul. West/Sounth West Crete’ s scenic contrasts are great. Some suggesttions for your Trip "Crete West / South-West"
In West Crete:
Crete is a huge island with a great history. We cannot show all excursion options here, but we can show the most important ones.
+ Visit
the Monastery Agia TriadaThe Holy Trinity (Agia Triada) Monastery is probably the most impressive monastic complex of the final period of Venetian rule on Crete, due to both its scale and architectural form. The organic-olive oil of the Monastery Agia Triada has won many awards, there is a small Monastery Shop where you can buy this delicious organic olive-oil. The olive-oil of Agia Triada meets our standards from our online-shop
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+ The Monastery
ArkadiArkadi Monastery is perhaps the best-known monastery on Crete due to the Holocaust of 1866. Arkadi was designated by UNESCO as a European Freedom Monument.
+ The nature reserve
Balos Lagoonin western Crete. This day-cruise can be booked for extra charge 35 € per person
+ The nature reserves the table
Omalos Tableland in western Crete
and the Xyloskalo - Panorama-Restaurant with panorama view to the Samaria Gorge and the snow covered "White Mountains". After a good dinner in the rustic restaurant at the fireside you taste the traditional delicious speciality of this region "Sfakiani Pita".
+ Visit the
Botanical Park of Crete The Botanical Park consist of nearly 20 hectares full of fruit trees from all over the world, herbs, medicinal and ornamental plants in a park different from others, where the land’s formation and the region’s microclimate make it a paradise for hundreds of plants and animals!
+ South-Coast Tour for swimming and snorkelling and visiting the Monastery
Chrissoskalitisa and the Lagoon
Elafonissi this excursion can be booked for an extra charge 35 € per person (if you don´t have a car)
+ Guided Tour western Crete hiking day-tour through the national park
Samaria Gorge the oldest nature reserve of Crete. This excursion can be booked in advance for an extra charge 35 € per person
+ Guided Tour western Crete hiking day-tour through the
Agia Irini Gorge This Gorge is part of the European Walking Path E4.
The unspoiled South of Crete promises natural wonders as unique sandy bays, amazing landscapes with dramatically Gorges and remote villages. The ever-sunny Southern Crete has a lot to offer for sunseekers and beach lovers.
+ Driving tour through the
Askifou Tableland towards to the southwest coast to
Frangokastello for swimming or snorkelling. An eventful tour for sports-active people, we recommend the hike setting on this tour
Imbros Gorge.
+ South Crete makes the most of the sunshine. From sloping hills to hidden bays, sandy beaches and dunes.
Ligres Beach is at the foot of the imposing Siderotas mountain, 52 km from Rethymnon City and 4.9 km from the village of Kerames.
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Triopetra Beach This tour is easily accessible from Plakias. The route from the mountain village of Spili towards the south coast to the beaches of Agia Fotini, Triopetra and Agios Pavlos offers a good insight and stunning views of the south coast of Crete and its hidden gems. The beaches are not officially nudist beaches, but they are very popular with nudists. Triopetra is located on the southwest coast of Crete about 52 km south of Rethymno and 13 km at the foot of Mount Siderotas.
+ A boat tour to the nature reserve
Palm Gorge of Preveli " is a bathing paradise for the whole family. This boat tour is easily accissble by boat from/to Plakias. This tour can also be done as hiking-tour, our boys on the video did it, the hiking tour starts from the Preveli Monastery from the north towards south.
+ From Plakias along the southeast coast hippie-village of
Matala to the hippie caves then head out for a boat trip from Matala or as a hike-trip to the
Red Beach or driving eastwards to
Komos Beach
Crete is a huge island with a great history. We cannot show all excursion options here, but we can show the most important ones.
Explore Crete’s stunning landscapes, taking your time to visit the highlights you want to see. With one of our self-drive tours, you will discover Crete on your own terms and make memories of a lifetime!
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This 14 days tour is a combination with two locations one week in Western Crete and one week in Southwest of Crete. This tour can be booked with transfers and intermediate - transfers including excursions or with hire car incl. the excursions - package to the nature reserves of West and Southwest-Crete. All from one source, travel comfortable and securely! Lean back and be relaxed, because now you´ll see the best ideas for your holidays on Crete made by the Crete-Experts Kreta.com. We are the stuff of special memories and authentic emotions.