Selino is a historical region and a former
province of
Crete. It is located in the remote southwestern corner of the island, in the
Chania regional unit. It is a rugged and remote area in the foothills of the
Lefka Ori (White Mountains) and also includes
Gavdos, an island to the south of Crete considered the southernmost point in Europe. Selino's historical capital is
Kandanos, but its largest village is
Palaiochora.
Sougia is a small but growing resort. The region's name derives from the
Venetian castle at Palaiochora, 'Kastello Selino'.