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Loutro, southwest Crete
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Don't be put off by the stomach-churning 2-hour early morning taxi ride from Chania airport to the port of Chora Sfakion in SouthWest Crete.... Once you leave the hairpin bends behind and board the ferry to Loutro you enter an altogether more tranquil world. Loutro is a small fishing village only accessible by boat or on foot, so if your idea of paradise is a week without cars or busy nightlife then this is the place for you. A holiday in Loutro is all about relaxation... take a clean but basic room at one of the many small family run B&B's and enjoy fabulous views over the crystal clear Libyan Sea. There's plenty of hiking for the adventurous, with a lung-busting 2-hour hike up the towering 2000-foot mountain behind (set off before 7am before the heat of the day kicks in) rewarded by the most fabulous views and a well-earned coffee and pastry at the small bakery in Anopolis. Serious walkers can go on to complete the Aredena Gorge walk or take the ferry to Agia Roumelli to walk the Samaria Gordge. Water lovers can swim and kayak in the sea or take more gentle walks around several of the coves to discover hidden and often almost empty beaches where the only company might be a (usually) friendly goat or two. Loutro is also perfect for those who just wish to sunbathe, swim a little and eat wonderful fresh seafood, meze and try a little local wine or ouzo... Nightlife is low-key, centred on restaurants and cafes rather than bars or discos. Loutro is a gem of a place and is a truly relaxing holiday destination that won't blow your holiday budget out of the water.
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