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Loutro

Crete, Greece
Ranked #14 of 123 attractions in Crete
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Historic Sites
Activities: Dining
Traveller Description: Loutro in Crete, Greece  Loutro lies on the south coast of Chania Prefecture in west Crete, between Chora Sfakion and Agia Roumeli, the exit to the... more »
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Cardiff, Wales
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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A quiet sort of place - allbeit one that is focussed almost entirely on tourism. A sleepy harbour that only comes alive when the ferry docks for 30 seconds 3 times a day and people make a mad dash to get on. I would go back tomorrow if I could and rent a boat to chugg round to quiet beaches. More

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athens
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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a paradise on earth! a small fishing village. no cars no noise, only swimming good food and swimming in the crystal clear waters More

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Suffolk
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Carry yourself away for the day and discover some of these beautiful, idyllic villages with lots to offer! More

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chania
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

amazing bay with clear water and romantic air.........................................the only problem for me they dont have a good fresh fish taverna More

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Chania Town, Greece
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011
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If you want to spend a couple of days simply without doing nothing and really relax, you should visit Loutro. Quiet, relaxed. Don't forget to visit the near beaches of Glyka nera, and Marmara where you can go by foot (half hour walking), or by boat. At marmara, try the local taverna, since it has great food. More

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Chania Town, Greece
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011
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This place is like heaven on earth if you want 1-2 days to sit back and relax. Rent a kyack and go to Marmara beach or Sweet water beach. Take a small hike from the E4 paths to the ruins up on the hill just next to Loutro. Enjoy one of the most romantic settings on earth. Go for a... More

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Heraklion, Greece
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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I think that Loutro is the last genuine paradise of Crete, as time seems to have stopped here! i had found that place through the amazing www.cretanbeaches.com site, and I was really amazed to find such a nice place, that is quite unknown to everybody! Lovely place and real Cretan people. More

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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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My husband and I spent three glorious, peaceful, relaxing days in Loutro - a small town reached by ferry boat from Chora Sfakia in the south of Crete. You can easily reach Chora Sfakia from either Chania or Rethymno by bus in about 1 1/2 hrs. The part of the ride between Vrisses and CS is series of switchbacks, so... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2011
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We went on a day trip to Loutro on the boat from Hora Sfakion. Return boat tickets were E7.50 each. We took the boat at 1.30 and returned at 6.30. Loutro is unusual in that you can only reach it on foot or by boat. Loutro is just an idyllic place to get away from it all. Next time we... More

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Estes Park, Colorado
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2010
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What a wonderful surprise Loutro was! GORGOUS!! White buildings with blue, similar to Santorini. We were there end of Sept and it wasnt crowded at all. Stay at Blue House and George will take care of you-- very hospitable! We loved every minute of our stay in Loutro. We would have liked to have stayed there longer and done more... More

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