Celebrate National Walking Month with a Solo Escape to Crete

National Walking Month is the perfect excuse to swap busy routines for coastal trails, sea views and sunshine, and Solos Holidays is marking the occasion with a guided walking holiday through the landscapes of Crete designed especially for solo travellers.

The week-long trip invites guests to experience a slower pace of travel while exploring some of the island’s most scenic corners on foot. Based in the coastal town of Kissamos, the itinerary combines guided walks through olive groves, hillsides and dramatic coastal scenery with plenty of downtime to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere that Crete is known for.

Throughout the trip, travellers will explore a variety of landscapes, from historic mule tracks on the Rodopou Peninsula to the beaches of Falasarna. There is also time to wander through the colourful alleyways and Venetian harbour of Chania, one of the island’s most popular towns.

Designed with sociable solo travel in mind, the holiday balances activity with shared experiences, local food and relaxed evenings in traditional tavernas. Cretan cuisine features throughout the itinerary, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy regional dishes alongside the island’s famously warm hospitality.

The seven-night Walking in Crete, Greece trip departs on 12 May 2026 and is priced from £1,795 per person.

The package includes return flights, transfers, airport taxes, a twin room for sole use with private facilities, daily breakfast, five lunches and three dinners, a welcome drink, five guided walks and the services of an accompanying Solos Holidays Tour Leader.

With spring temperatures, quieter trails and wildflowers still in bloom across the island, May offers an ideal time to experience Crete on foot, particularly for travellers looking to combine gentle adventure with a more social style of holiday.

For more information, visit Solos Holidays.