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RETHYMNON
Rethymnon is situated on the western-most point on the north coast
of Crete. Its Venetian harbour is particularly attractive and, along with
the adjoining Old Town, the area is a natural gathering place for tourists
and locals alike, with an abundance of good tavernas and restaurants,
and many interesting historical buildings. It is a short taxi drive away
from our hotel.
WALKING
PROGRAMME
The overall grading of the walks on this holiday MODERATE. The optional
Somaria Gorge walk is graded HARD.
The guided
walks have been arranged in conjunction with an experienced local guiding
company based in Rethymnon that we have been associated with for several
years. They will be taking us along little-known mule tracks, mountain
paths and through olive groves, visiting some of the local mountain villages.
Walks are
graded moderate apart from the Samaria Gorge which is hard, and suitable
for anyone who enjoys a reasonable level of fitness. Apart from the Samaria
Gorge, which involves a two-hour coach journey, all the walks are concentrated
in areas close to Rethymnon, thus reducing the time spent travelling to
the start point of each walk. Our private coach picks us up from the hotel
each morning, returning us on completion of the walk.
October is
an ideal time for walking in Crete. It can still be hot, and in order
to take advantage of the best weather conditions and to avoid the hotter
afternoons, we plan to make an early start each day, with taverna lunches
in mountain villages including complimentary house wine arranged to coincide
with the end of the walk. After lunch, and following our coach journey
back to the hotel, there should be plenty of time for relaxing in the
hotel and for swimming - either at the excellent beach or one of the hotel's
swimming pools.
The Weather
The weather at this time of the year should be warm and sunny, with the
sea temperature suitable for bathing. October is usually a dry month in
Crete.
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