Loutro is a small picturesque seaside resort village located on the south coast of the prefecture of Chania, in the region of Sfakia, Crete.
It is not a real village with permanent residents. It's a resort that operates mainly in the summer season and maybe on weekends or on holidays throughout the year.
Here there are no roads or car traffic, and apart from the ferry that comes and leaves, you will see small boats used either for pleasure or transportation, because the village is only accessible by sea (or walking).
Expect to find only the most necessary for your
holidays. There are several restaurants, a couple of cafes
that turn into bars at night, mini markets, as well as
several small hotels painted in the colors of white and
blue, all with sea views.
Hiking is one of the reasons many people choose to stay here. Take a look to the options that you have.
You'll notice that all the trail routes pass by the sea, so you will have the chance to
combine your hikes with a dip in the crystal-clear water of the Libyan sea.
In this sheltered bay, there are two beaches. The central
beach in the middle of the bay, and there is another one at the east
end.
However, you have the chance to go to the nearby beaches.
There is a daily boat that goes to the most popular beaches of the area, the Sweetwater beach in the east and the beach of Marmara to the west. Moreover, you have the option to arrange your personal transfer to any other nearby beach.
Beaches to the West
Beaches to the East
Alternatively, you can go to the nearby beaches by Canoe Kayak.
You can come here by the
ferries of ANENDYK from the
nearby coastal areas,
Chora
Sfakion or
Agia Roumeli.
If you are coming from Chania, the shortest route is to go to Chora Sfakion and then to catch the ferry.
You are also able to reach the village from Paleochora and Sougia.
Finally, if you plan to cross the gorge of Samaria, you will end up in Agia Roumeli and from there you will take the ferry to Loutro.
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