Loutro Crete

Welcome in the official website of Loutro

The seaside of village is located at a distance of about 71 km. south of Chania, at the end of Cape Mouri. It is believed that this was the site of the ancient city of Finikas, and was the port of ancient Anopolis. Later, it became the winter time port of the town of Sfakia, due to the fact that the enclosed bay and the small island in its entrance create a natural harbor where ships can be safe even at very bad weather conditions.

The only access is by boat or as you wish, by foot !

Loutro is a place for those people who want something different.

For example there are no big hotels with swimming pools.

There are no overcrowded streets, restaurants and beaches, there are no cars!!.

A small picturesque fishing village in south west Crete, not yet spoilt by mass tourism. Discover the beautiful beaches like glyka nera ( sweet water ),timios stavros, pervolaki, marmara, (the most are naturist beach) and enjoy the sun, sea and peaceful tranquility.

Here you will find the rest and peace you are looking for and if you want there are lots of things to do !

Enjoy walking in the scenic, unspoilt mountain countryside with its valleys and gorges. of course you never think about the weather forecast , the weather is almost always warm and sunny. The great high mountains on the north side of the village give a big protection during the seasons.

The people are friendly and hospitable and will always be there for you.

What you will find in Loutro

In Loutro you will find :

Many rooms, apartments and studios. All have shower, or bath and balcony with a nice view.
Restaurants with traditional cuisine and good prices.
3 cozy cafe bars.
2 mini markets
1 souvenir Shop
Daily ferry boats to: Chora Sfakion, Agia Roumeli ( Samaria gorge ), Sougia, Paleochora, and Gavdos island.
Internet access free wifi

What you can do :

Nothing!! ( if you want, just being lazy is allowed ! )
Take daily boats to go for Swimming and sunbathing to the two fine beaches in the area (the boat leaving at 11.00 a.m. and returning at 17.00 p.m.) Sweetwater beach and Marmara Beach.
Or walk to the two other beaches, pervolaki beach, timios stavros beach.
You can rent a boat to explore the area around Loutro.
Canoes are available for rental by the hour or by the day Diving in clean waters and you see the beautiful bottom.
Scuba diving in Lybian sea with the diving center Notos mare.
There are plenty fine walks in the Area! With day walks you can explore the Aradaina Gorge, the Imbros Gorge or the Samaria Gorge.
Or make a stiff hike to the beautiful situated village of Anopolis high on the cliff overlooking the Libyan Sea.
Make a day trip by boat to the island of Gavdos, the most southern tip of Europe and try to get a glimpse of escorting dolphins.
Make a circular walk up to Anopolis, to Aradena to Agios Ioannis and back to Loutro.