Where to practice an individual sport Crete

Vangelis Stavrolakis is an experienced mountain guide. Based in Hania, he is available all year round for a mountain hike on the E4 road, a mountain bike tour on the heights of the White Mountains, or to accompany a group starting to discover the Agia Irini gorges. It provides the necessary equipment for these activities. The more experienced will be able to go on hikes of up to 2,452 m at the Pachnes Peak or admire the most beautiful view of Crete from the Timios Stavros Peak at 2,456 m over Psiloritis or the Ida Mountain.

EOS is the association of mountain people of the region, made up of enthusiasts, who organize many mountain outings: hiking, climbing, canyoning, visits to caves ... The association also plays a very active role in the promotion of this kind of activities, sometimes unknown by tourists and Greeks themselves. The members mark out and maintain the paths, manage the refuges, publish magazines... Get in touch with the volunteers and members of the association to organize your mountain outings and other outdoor activities.

EOS is the official Greek association of mountain people. The branch in Rethymnon is very active, very well organized and reliable. Since 1961, it is composed of enthusiasts who organize many mountain outings: hiking, climbing, canyoning, visits to caves... The association plays a very active role in the promotion of this kind of activities which are sometimes little known. The members mark out and maintain the paths, manage the refuges...

EOS is the association of mountain enthusiasts of the region, who organize many mountain outings: hiking, climbing, canyoning, visits to caves ... The association also plays a very active role in the promotion of these kinds of activities, sometimes unknown by tourists and Greeks themselves. The members mark out and maintain the paths, manage the refuges, publish magazines... Do not hesitate to ask the volunteers and members of the association for advice for all your outdoor excursions in the mountains of the region.

This Greco-German family opened its farm-inn in 1998 and welcomes you in the middle of its many animals in a very friendly atmosphere and a pleasant setting, a little away from the village. They organize horseback rides: count one hour for a ride on the beach and five hours for a hike to the Odigitrias monastery (picnic lunch included in the price). Saddlery equipment in perfect condition. Horse and donkey rides for children. Possibility to stay in the farmhouse in a nice apartment.

It's the only riding school in Hersonissos. It offers day rides or 3-hour guided rides, with lunch and a shuttle from the hotel to save you the trip to the centre. The opportunity to discover a part of the region in a different way, taking your time, and in the middle of nature, to take part in the transition to a greener tourism. There is another equestrian centre of the same kind in the nearby town of Malia.

The Crete Golf Club, located near Hersonissos in the hinterland, offers a beautiful 18-hole course. Every year in October, a competition is organized and attracts many participants passing through Crete. Of course you will find instructors on site to take private lessons. The club also has a shop and a restaurant and offers reduced rates in low season and for the younger ones. You will need to bring suitable golf shoes, of course: they are compulsory.

If you are looking for a friendly outdoor activity that combines vacation, fun, learning and respect for the environment while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Lake Kournas and its surroundings, the Zoraïda club offers horseback riding vacations and nice rides for everyone! For intermediate riders, there are half-day or multi-day rides, on the beach or in the hills. A pleasant, well organized activity and a great way to discover the region.

This bike rental company and specialized agency offers guided bike tours throughout the region. You can discover the coast as well as the hinterland, according to your preferences. On the program: visit of cultural sites, beach sessions, nature tours. A very good alternative to discover the region in a different way and participate in the transition to a greener tourism. Also bike rental (mountain bikes, VTC and VTT) at reduced prices.

It is a water park, like the Aquaboulevard de Paris, but in the open air and about five times bigger. In the middle of a forest of umbrellas and bikinis snake about thirty gigantic tunnels and water slides: the Tsunami or the Kamikaze are impressive, but the smallest ones will also find their happiness. Here is a place to come with family or friends, but certainly not to seek tranquility... You will take there a dose of extreme tourism that will be enough for the rest of your stay!

An enormous vertical limestone wall stands at the end of the bay of Plakias. This cliff is just a few metres from the beach with a rock of excellent quality, up to 80 metres high. Some bolts need to be replaced, but most of them are passable. The wall faces north-west and it is possible to climb almost all day long, even during the summer. Types of holds: vertical, rulers, cracks and small columns. Beware! The routes are difficult: for experienced climbers only.

Visit Crete by bike, thanks to Hellas Bike, and support the global effort for a greener, more sustainable and more responsible tourism. Various tours are carefully designed according to your level (very easy, easy, medium, difficult) and criss-cross the western part of Crete, from north to south. Linda and Thanasis, the managers of the agency, put at your disposal mountain bikes, helmets, pumps, repair sets and anti-theft devices. Very practical: they will deliver all the equipment to your holiday destination, between Hania and Kolymbari.