Discover... on Foot

Discover... on Foot

Welcome to the website of Discover…On Foot! We publish local walking guidebooks for the island Crete in Greece. With our colourful guidebooks you can discover the wonderful unknown areas of Crete on foot! Starting from 2009 we have published 9 walking guidebooks for the following areas: Vamos, Georgioupolis, Almyrida & Kalyves, the Venetian cities of Chania and Rethymnon, Agia Galini, Mirtos, Plakias & Spili and Paleochora & Sougia. Besides these books we also published a map for the Apokoronas region, another guidebook with longer walks in Apokoronas and a booklet about traditional kafenions in this region.

Our books on Crete

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The aim of our walking guidebooks is to discover a relatively small area of Crete on foot, find out the local paths, small churches, ancient sights, traditional villages and much more. The books also contain historical information, presentation of sights and useful tips & activities. Each walk description includes a detailed map and many colourful pictures. Our books are printed on high quality paper and the firm cover has a coating to protect the book against rain or dirt. We create all the walks ourselves; we make all the pictures and maps as well, besides the layout of the books. We have got many ideas for other locations, in and outside of Crete!

All our books

The books and map are locally available in shops, tourist offices and hotels or can be ordered through our Webshop. We hope you enjoy discovering some hidden treasures usually missed by the majority of visitors and get a real flavour of the areas described in our books!

Walking on Crete

Since our walking guidebooks describe destinations on Crete, we include in the website some pages with extra information about the walking possibilities on this beautiful island (Walking on Crete). Crete is like a country on its own and has so much to offer for walkers! In this section you will find information about the gorges and the mountain areas of Crete. There is also information about the famous long distance hike along the E4.

New + Special offers

Apokoronas packet of 3 books + Map + gift €25.00
Discover Vamos... on Foot + Apokoronas Touring Map €10.00

Look in our webshop for more offers!

Guided walking on Crete

Crete is like a country on its own. With its varied landscapes it is ideal for walking! This island is very diverse and known for its many gorges, high mountains, spectacular coastal areas and of course many more beautiful natural landscapes. Walking on Crete is the best way to discover the Cretan landscapes, to meet the locals, smell the flowers and discover that nice little tavern! Join a guided walking tour and discover the beautiful corners of Crete! More information about guide walking tours you find here.

Guided walking tour on Crete

Latest News!

13/7/2024: It is full summer in Crete and for most people it is just too hot to walk! There are some cooler options though, some tips!

Meanwhile we are updating our walking booklet of Vamos and the english edition of Plakias & Spili goes soon to the printer.

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Interesting information about everything that has to do with walking/hiking on Crete!

What and why is that in Crete?

23 Jan 2024

When you walk (or bike or drive) through the Cretan landscape you see some typical, weird things! Some things you can probably figure out yourself, but there are also others that make you wonder why or what is that for? So, some explanations in this article!

City walks in Crete: Chania

2 Apr 2022

Crete is a known destination for walkers, especially during spring and autumn! Everybody knows the famous gorge of Samaria which attracts every year thousands of people. Also, the beautiful long distance trail E4 that runs through Crete is a famous walker's attraction! But what about the cities of Crete? Most people that visit the city of Chania, Rethymno and Heraklion in Crete see the same known parts and streets and miss a lot of other interesting parts of the city. Nowadays, with google maps, all kinds of apps and many guidebooks you can find many things by yourself. It's also nice just to wander around through a town without a real plan! But, in this article we give you some tips and ideas to discover some special corners of the interesting town of Chania. Which parts of the town or walks you can do, individually or even with a local city guide.

Winter walking in Crete

2 Jan 2022

If you have been to Crete for walking holidays then it was most probably during the spring or autumn months! Although most tourists come to Crete during the summer, it's only a small percentage that is interested in walking. Then it’s just too hot for most of them!

Gorges of Crete, some cooler options!

17 Aug 2021

All walkers that have visited Crete have heard about the Samaria Gorge, one of the most famous gorges in Europe! Perhaps one of the reasons you even came to Crete! It is also a fantastic hike through an impressive landscape with towering walls! You won’t be the only one hiking this gorge, as many tourist offices offer this excursion. And how is it during the summer months? Not too hot? Well, you are in Crete and in summer it never gets cold, so yes hot it gets! Although in Samaria there is quite some shade, especially in the beginning. Also the time you start walking and the altitude at the start helps!

Walking in Crete - dangerous animals?

13 May 2021

Are there any dangerous or poisonous animals on Crete?

Walking shoes & hiking gear on Crete

25 Mar 2021

Every year many walkers discover the beautiful island of Crete on foot. Especially in spring and autumn you see many people ‘armed’ with walking shoes, sticks and backpacks exploring this beautiful island. Many hikers walk a part of the E4 trail, especially in south Crete. Others enjoy daily walks from a comfortable hotel. You see guided walking groups or individual walkers with descriptions or walking guidebooks.