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Sports and activities

Crete offers a wide range of activities and sports that will delight adventurers and nature lovers. Hiking is one of the most popular leisure activities. Water sports are very popular on the beautiful beaches. For cyclists, there are varied routes through olive groves and coastal villages, while mountain bikers will find challenging trails in the mountains. 

 

Crete is also ideal for canyoning, climbing and exciting jeep safaris that take you to hidden places. Whether adventure, sport or relaxation - there are countless ways to actively experience nature on Crete.

 

Zoraïda's Reiten

Exciting rides & enchanting landscapes.

Park Artemis

Archery in Palaiochora.

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Special occasions

Marriage proposal, wedding, honeymoon, anniversaries, retirement or birthdays.

Archery

Archery in Palaiochora.

Boat trips

Boat trips: Balos, Chrissi, Santorini and more

Bike tours

Cycle across the island in small groups.

Golf

3 resorts are available in the eastern part of Crete.

Jeep safaris

Jeep safaris are very popular.

Go karting

There are various go-kart tracks on Crete.

Climbing & Canyoning

Crete's diverse geology makes the island a paradise for climbers.

Paragliding

Paragliding tandem flight in the Chania area

Quad safaris

There are many quad bike tour operators.

Horse riding

Exciting rides & enchanting landscapes.

Tennis

There are public tennis courts or in hotel complexes.

Diving

Dive spots in all regions of the island.

Watersport

Water sports on many of the island's beaches.

Wellness

There are wellness hotels all over the island.

Hiking

Gorges and the E4 long-distance hiking trail.