The south west is dominated by the White mountains. From these mountains, numerous rivers have cut gorges down have been cut through the soft Limestone which are ideal for hiking. Samara is the most famous, but others are almost as nice and have a lot less people. The "foothills" go right down into the sea, making large resorts impossible. Most of the towns I experience were little hamlets.

  These are photos I took on my way to Samara gorge and on the way back to Chania. Hora Sfakion was once the capital of the Sfakion region (hence Hora) but it is now just a little port where you catch the bus back to Chania. Some people spend the night here, but is neighbor, Loutro is more attractive port with a lovely ruined castle to the west.

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