The Cretan Way is a 500 km walking route which takes you from east to west across the varied and spectacular landscapes of Crete. It is the ideal way to discover the rural, mountainous and coastal regions of this incredible island. The Cretan Way is the first ever guidebook for a long-distance hike in Crete and includes maps, descriptions, a travelogue, GPS tracks, accommodation info and tips for walking one of the most remarkable routes in the world.

With The Rough Guide to Crete discover the highlights of one of the most beautiful and hospitable islands, with stunning photography, detailed, colour-coded maps, suggested itineraries and more listings and reviews than ever before. You'll find detailed practical advice on the best places to stay, eat and drink, accounts of all the best hikes and outdoor activities, lively reviews of the island's laid-back coastal resorts and full, expert accounts of the ancient archaeological sites. The Rough Guide to Crete will be your trusted companion in helping you explore this multifaceted island. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Crete. Now available in ePub format.

The definitive handbook to one of the most spectacular Greek Islands. In-depth coverage of the great palace of Knossos and dozens of other Minoan, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian sights. Detailed accounts of the pick of the island's walks - including the Samarian and Imbros gorges - and the low-down on the finest unspoilt beaches. Insider's reviews of the best places to eat, drink and sleep, from seaside resorts to remote mountain villages. Perceptive background features including history, archeology, wildlife, food and drink. The Times - Excellent and characterfully written

Crete is a unique place, full of contrasts. Due to its position in the Aegean Sea, its long history and the magnificent natural surroundings, the island attracts people of different interests and taste. In this very informative walking guide you will find everything you need to discover the island's hidden treasures. The authors, raised in Crete, have put their long experience of hiking onto paper giving detailed descriptions of the most important and most beautiful hikes, walks and rambles in Western Crete (with trails covering the regions of Chania and Rethymnon). The 51 routes are meticulously described and include all the necessary information (difficulty, duration, accommodation, access etc). You will also find interesting facts about the villages, the traditional cuisine and the sites of Western Crete, as well as the customs of the local people and their way of life. Most descriptions are accompanied by appendices with information that is less practical but will put the finishing touch to the Crete mosaic.

Fisher and Garvey review the best of the beaches, bring the best of the Minoan and ancient sites to life, and steer visitors through the fames Samarian gorge as well as less explored routes, in this "excellent and characterfully written" ("The Times") guidebook. of color photos. 25 maps.

Follow in the footsteps of the early voyageurs, ramble beside river rapids, trek through tall trees, or savor a scenic overlook as you discover some of Minnesota's finest walking trails. Walkers of every age and ability will find trails covering all corners of the state.