A guide to Western Crete, designed for walkers, botanists, or anyone who wants to get off the beaten track. It covers both tours and walks in the area, as well as 25 short walks and picnic suggestions, suitable for hot summer days or for those who have young children. There are colour topographical walking maps and a fold-out touring map, covering the whole of Crete and showing the location of all the walking tours in the book. Bus timetables are also included.