Loutro Holidays

Loutro Holidays – Remarkable peaceful village with no cars
Holidays in Loutro are very special because this remarkable village resort can only be reached by boat or on foot! Visitors here will not be disturbed by traffic or by overexcited nightlife. Located on the bay of Loutro in the region of Sfakia in the south of Crete, Loutro is west of Chora Sfakion, which is the main ferry departure point to reach this charming and original resort. You will spend your time here in a small village of whitewashed houses grouped around a picturesque harbour in a pretty bay. Loutra is memorable for the unique friendly atmosphere, its small feel, the magic of the bay, the extraordinary coastline and the rugged rocky mountainous interior. The area has remains from Venetian and Turkish occupiers and ancient sites.

Loutro Holidays – For charming location and superb coastline
With no cars or motorbikes, Loutro will obviously appeal to those looking for an escape from stress and noise. Yet despite its small relaxed atmosphere there is plenty to keep you occupied. Evenings can be spent with the cosmopolitan crowd that gather in the modest selection of bars, cafes and tavernas. And the town has some good restaurants and a couple of shops for provisions… but no nightclubs. Walk a short distance to the local beaches which are to each side of the village. Two excellent beaches, Sweetwater and Marmaris near the Aradena gorge, are reached by boats provided by local fishermen, leaving Loutro in the mornings. Loutro is connected by all-important ferry with Chora Sfakion and Agia Roumeli and on to Paleochora. The coast ferry makes an inexpensive way of viewing this fine stretch of Crete coastline, with a stop in Chora Sfakion to soak up the atmosphere. Another Loutros boat trip is to Gavdos Island for dolphin spotting.

Holidays in Loutro – Plenty to explore
A stay in Loutro could include sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling, canoeing and some excellent walking, from peaceful strolls to the castle and ruins nearby, to more vigorous walks to places like Phoenix, Anopolis and Frangokastello which has another great beach and quiet tavernas. Visitors can take advantage of the E4 European walking trail that passes through the village offering great views, flowers and wildlife. Loutro has spectacular coast paths. Other popular excursions are to the Aradena Gorge, the Imbross Gorge and the Samaria Gorge, the hills surrounding the spectacularly sited Anapoli and even into the higher mountains beyond.