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BIKING

Crete is a true El Dorado for cyclists. Greece's largest island spoils weekend pedal pushers, leisure bikers, cross-country-cruisers, adrenalin addicted downhillers and altimetre hunters alike.



Crete is a true El Dorado for cyclists. Greece's largest island spoils weekend pedal pushers, leisure bikers, cross-country-cruisers, adrenalin addicted downhillers and altimetre hunters alike. Guided Bike Trekking Tours and sporting Mountainbike Tours will initiate you into the unspoilt wonders of Crete.

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If you can suffer leaving your sunbed on the beach or at the pool for just a day – or even half a day – you may discover the original Crete beyond the shores. And it is certainly worth exploring! Rugged cliff coasts, traditional mountain villages, fragrant orange gardens, gnarled olive groves and the aromatic bouquet of Cretan herbs will accompany you on a bike tour, which will always give you a true insight into the famous Cretan hospitality as well.

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Places you must visit in the region - Book for a Tour with KOSTAS & STELIOS MINI VAN

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Elafonisi Kournas Lake Knossos Pallace
Samaria19 Falasarna19 Preveli19a
Samaria Gorge Falasarna Beach Preveli Monastery

Elafonisi

To the southwest coast of Crete lies one of the most magical beaches. Elafonisi is one of the most exotic beaches of Crete, situated about 80 km from Chania, is characterized by dunes of white sand, crystal clear shallow waters, tranquility and peace that it offers. The landscape refers to exotic beaches and shallow waters often continue for several meters into the sea. The landscape in Elafonissi riveting as it is rare to meet in Greece beach with its own characteristics. To get to Elafonissi you can take the bus or better by renting a car. Surely your visit to the beautiful beach Elafonissi will be unforgettable! After a few minutes' walk to the west you can easily reach the beach and the Cedar forest.

Duration of the tour: 8 hours


40 Euro/hour

Up to 7 passengers

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Elafonisi

One of the most magical beaches

Distance from Almyrida: 93 klm

Lake Kournas

The only natural lake of Crete, is located 30 km from Chania near the borders with Rethymnon, between hills, a great destination for winter and summer. Its name derives from the Arabic word which means Kournas baths or haunted lake ... and that's common for a lake ... The legend tells of a blonde girl who many years ago in an attempt to save himself from the sexual appetites of her father wished the whole region to sink and become a lake. As it happened ... and then ... they tell stories of a young woman sometimes makes its appearance of sitting on a rock in the lake and combing her blond hair. In modern times ... the lake has an important habitat.

Duration of the tour: 5 hours


40 Euro/hour

Up to 7 passengers

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Lake Kournas

A painting adorns of Chania

Distance from Almyrida : 29 klm

Knossos Palace

With large excavations made in Heraklion Crete at the late 19th century and later came to the surface of the ground the remains of a phenomenal civilization, The Minoan civilization which is the first high civilization in Europe in about the years 2800 to 1000 BC. The Arthur Evans, the English archeologist of Knossos, named this culture Minoans, the name comes from the famous King Minos. After the excavations have exposed in the middle of the site of Minoan the actual palace of King Minos rich deposits, the royal apartments to religious sites, the huge central courtyard and finally the throne room where they discovered the "throne Minos.

Duration of the tour: 8 hours


40 Euro/hour

Up to 7 passengers

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Knossos Palace

The throne of Knossos is the oldest in Europe

Distance from Almyrida:126 klm

Samaria Gorge

The Samaria Gorge Farranga or as the locals call it, is located 43 km south of Chania. The entrance of the gorge is situated at an altitude Xyloskalo 1227 meters. H Xyloskalo position took its name from a wooden ladder that was there again and facilitated the descent into the canyon. Also in this area (just before Xyloskalo) is a small road which leads to the ski resort in Kallergis 1680 meters in altitude. The descent of the gorge begins Xyloskalo, with steps at the beginning and then a small path. The descent is quite difficult and takes 6 to 8 hours.

Duration of the tour: 12 hours


200 Euro

Up to 7 passengers

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Samaria Gorge

Samaria was awarded by the Council of Europe

Distance from Almyrida: 65 klm

Falasarna Beach

Falasarna (sometimes written as Phalasarna) is located on the West coast of Crete and, similarly to Elafonisi is popular with day trippers because of its stunning beaches and clear turquoise blue sea. It consists of several sandy beaches of various length, all facing the West (which makes it a wonderful place to watch the sunset from). The sea is generally very clean and with lovely colours because of the sandy bottom. If you are interested in archaeology you can also visit the remains of a fortified Hellenistic harbour. Because of a sudden uplift of the West of Crete 1500 years ago the harbour is now located inland.

Duration of the tour: 7 hours


40 Euro/hour

Up to 7 passengers

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Falasarna Beach

The sunset is unique and magical

Distance from Almyrida: 74 klm

Preveli Monastery

The Holy Stavropegiacand Patriarchal Preveli Monastery of St. John the Theologian, known as the Monastery of Preveli, comprises two main building complexes, the ruined Lower Monastery of St. John the Baptist, and the currently operational Upper (Rear) Monastery of St. John the Theologian. Preveli beach and lagoon, sometimes known locally as "Palm Beach", is located below the monastery, at the mouth of the Kourtaliótiko gorge. Behind the beach is an extensive glade of palm trees. The beach is regularly served by tourist boats from the nearby resort of Plakias.

Duration of the tour: 8 hours


40 Euro/hour

Up to 7 passengers

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Preveli Monastery

The Palm Beach

Distance from Almyrida: 75 klm

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