The seaside village of Loutro is situated at the end of Cape Mouri, where the ancient city of Finix stood. The village was named after the baths (Loutro) found in the area, and from which water was directed to nearby Anopoli. Loutro also served as the port of ancient Anopoli. 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 in very bad weather conditions. Loutro is completely closed from all roads, only sea and waking path accessible.

Mountains rearing straight up from the sea deep wooded gorges, ravines and valleys, standing proud and acting as a magnet to the eye and the imagination. The Sfakia - Loutro region has been the site of heroic deeds, ancient civilizations, and constant intrigue for thousands of years, and the home of brave tough people, made so by their labors on the land and their experiences. 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!!.  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 Loutro territory is a hikers dream come true. Aradena Gorge and Imbros Gorge offer some spectacular views. Additionally the famous Samaria Gorge is in the vicinity.

The village was named ("Loutro" means "bath" in Greek) after the baths which have been found in the area and from which water was directed to nearby Anopolis. Among the older buildings that you can see here, you will find the Municipal Building used by the first government, in 1821.From Loutro you can visit the ruins of the ancient town of Aradena, with the Byzantine Church of Archangel Michael as well as the ruins of ancient Anopolis.

Today the village of Loutro is a great attraction for tourists, especially for other Cretans who escape the crowded and noisy northern regions of Crete, for peace, fun, and relaxation. Loutro is their secret holiday hideaway not yet discovered by the average tourist. The few foreign tourists that have visited Loutro most likely first got a glimpse of the village while on the ferry boat traveling between Agia Roumeli and Sfakia, and decided that it was a place they had to return to for a holiday.
Crete is serviced by two international airports, Heraklio (HER) and Chania (CHQ). Daily ferry boat service to Crete is also available from Pereus. If possible, it's recomended that Chania is your arrival point in Crete. Once in Chania Airport or Souda Bay, you can reach Sfakia in one of three ways. The drive to Sfakia is very scenic with incredible wild flowers everywhere, valleys, gorges, and panoramas.