Hotels in West Crete, Greece

West Crete is on the Greek island of Crete, famous for its rugged White Mountains and the Samaria Gorge-one of Europe's longest canyons. The climate is mild year-round, with hot, dry summers (averaging 80°F / 27°C) perfect for hiking the gorge or kayaking along the clear Libyan Sea coast, and cooler, wetter winters (around 55°F / 13°C) ideal for exploring ancient ruins like the Polirinia acropolis. In summer, you can catch a ferry from Chania to the isolated Balos lagoon, while winter offers fewer crowds and cheaper stays in the waterfront cafes of Chania Old Town.