We are very fortunate to live in a location with adequate good walking country around Paleochora, our small town in the South-West of the island of Crete. We have a beautiful coastline, as well as the spectacular mountains and wonderful Gorges to explore and walking seems to be more and more popular.
There are two general types of Walker; the type of experience, well-equipped and hopeless equipped tourists who decide to take the paths or become a member of a tour. It is a fact in the circumstanes here that will want to explore this new path for a hiking holiday to remember.
For example, the latter group that I want to address in this article like walking into extreme weather conditions and extreme area can be extremely dangerous. But there are some common sense tips to follow if you're not an experienced Walker and you want to explore while on vacation.
In the summer months we have very warm. There are certain steps to take and things to check are essential for the safety and the wilderness. There are also some absolute ' have-nots '.
The first question you should ask yourself is "am I fit enough?" As the only walk that you ever do to the pub and back is, perhaps a bit of a unpleasant surprise when you try more than a few steep kilometers in 35 degrees heat. In fact, if you have a history of heart disease or issues with the legs or joints, is the most advisable to a selection to get up from your doctor before you go on vacation, if you are hoping to be doing something heavy.
So lets say that you will pass the fitness test, what are the Basic, sensible things to remember when embarking on a walk or walk?
1. appropriate clothing and footwear. It never ceases to amaze me that I meet people who expect to do long walks on difficult terrain in flip flops. I kid you not! A few good, comfortable training shoes are a minimum requirement.Walking or hiking boots (light and breathable if possible) are ideal. Also a lightweight shirt or t-shirt shoulders and arms. sunglasses are useful and a wide brim hat is essential is a high factor sunscreen.If you have any problems with the knees, hips, walking poles can be a huge help and are not very expensive.
2. take plenty of water.If there are springs of water resources along the chosen route and take enough to see you through questions. it's also a good idea to some rehydration salts in the water before you go.Also some lightweight but energy-rich food.
3. take a loaded mobile phone and store it in a few local numbers, maybe the police station and a Taverna, which is open throughout the day so that there will be someone on the other hand if you want to call.Also a signal and a small flashlight, just in case you get lost and the sun goes down.
4. tell someone where you plan to go, how to tell if you're going and what time you are expected to be back.Give them your mobile number and don't forget to check them. Oh and check with them when you are finished with your walk.
5. getting as much local knowledge possible. buy a card. buying a manual or a specific walking guide. here in Paleochora, there is a local author, Bob Tait, which, together with his wife Lynne has two great books of walks in the environment in which the routes and useful hints and tips. see if there is a local book like this for the sale (host contract) in a book store where you plan to walk away.
There is no better way to discover and appreciate the countryside than on foot. you will meet the local people, see the motorist will never see and get huge satisfaction and enjoy the activity. don't forget the common sense tips and do in safety.
The site of Paleochora-visit our beautiful surroundings http://www.thepaleochorasite.com
Walking around paleochora: http://www.thepaleochorasite.com/bobsblog
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