MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · GREECE
Your motorcycle trip in South Crete begins in Matala and takes you through the mountainous south of Greece for eight days. Winding mountain passes, wide coastal roads, historic port towns, and quiet mountain villages alternate.
The Journey
Good morning! At Heraklion Airport, your experienced guide will greet you. From there, it’s about an hour south to the coastal village of Matala, known for its ancient caves and wide beaches. As a guided motorcycle tour of southern Crete, this trip will take you to the most beautiful places on the island in eight days. Matala is your starting point for a motorcycle adventure holiday in Crete full of history, culture, and winding roads.
Good morning! At Heraklion Airport, your guide will pick you up. Together, you will drive about an hour south to the coastal village of Matala, your base for the motorcycle trip in South Crete. You will check into your room, get to know the group, and explore the famous caves and the wide sandy beach on an initial tour. The evening remains relaxed so that you are well-rested for the upcoming stages.
Before the start of your motorcycle adventure holiday in Crete, you practice handling your machine safely in the training area. Afterwards, you ride on quiet country roads around Matala, so you can get used to the handling. This way, you gain confidence before the more challenging mountain stages begin in the coming days.
Today, the motorcycle holiday in South Crete takes you to the highest mountain in Crete. Narrow serpentine roads, steep climbs, and expansive views over valleys and mountain villages define this stage. Along the way, you make stops at small taverns and taste regional specialties. In the afternoon, you leisurely roll back towards the coast.
On the way to the Lassithi plateau, you pass by villages, olive groves, and countless windmills. This stage of your motorcycle trip in South Crete is quieter than the day before and allows plenty of room for photo stops and conversations with locals. Between fields and small churches, you enjoy the smooth riding before heading back into the mountains.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
The king stage of your motorcycle vacation in South Crete leads from Anógia up to the Nida plateau, where according to legend Zeus was raised. Winding roads, cheese dairies along the way, and views all the way to the sea make this day the highlight of the journey. Once at the top, there is time to let the vastness of the plateau sink in.
On winding mountain passes, you reach the southwest coast of South Crete on your motorcycle trip and the Préveli Monastery overlooking the Libyan Sea. After the visit, there is time for a swim at one of the palm beaches before heading back to Matala in a relaxed manner. The stage combines culture and coast for a peaceful day of riding.
The ride to the Venetian fortress of Frangokástello shows you another piece of Crete's history. Depending on the group's wishes, your guide will flexibly adjust the motorcycle tour of southern Crete, with options for coastal roads or mountain passes. This way, you can tailor this last full riding day entirely to your preferences before heading back to the base.
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye. Your guide takes you back to Heraklion Airport. Your motorcycle trip through South Crete ends here, with memories of mountain passes, coastal roads, and the hospitality of the island of Crete. Those who wish can extend their stay for a few extra days by the sea.
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Verified Reviews
The organization of this motorcycle trip through the south of Crete was clearly structured, with daily briefings and GPS tracking for the 5 full-day tours. The...
Die Organisation dieser Motorradreise durch den Süden von Kreta war klar strukturiert, mit täglichen Briefings und GPS-Tracking für die 5 ganztägigen Touren. Die Mischung aus Berglandschaften, Küstenstraßen und Sehenswürdigkeiten wie dem Kloster Préveli war gut durchdacht.
The motorcycle trip through the south of Crete offered thoughtful support from our experienced team. Particularly positive was the clear communication during th...
Die Motorradreise durch den Süden von Kreta bot eine durchdachte Betreuung durch unser erfahrenes Team. Besonders positiv war die klare Kommunikation während der täglichen Briefings, die wichtige Informationen zu den Routen und den Anforderungen der Strecke bereitstellten. Der Guide kannte die Wege gut, was besonders bei der anspruchsvollen Fahrt durch das Psiloritis-Gebirge und die Königsetappe durch Anógia von Vorteil war. Mit maximal zehn Teilnehmern war die individuelle Unterstützung stets der Situation angemessen und ermöglichte eine angenehme Gruppendynamik.
The motorcycle trip through the south of Crete offers a well-thought-out organization with clear procedures. The daily briefings before the tours, including the...
Die Motorradreise durch den Süden von Kreta bietet eine durchdachte Organisation mit klaren Abläufen. Die täglichen Briefings vor den Touren, darunter die Königsetappe durch Anógia und die Erkundung des Klosters Préveli, gewährleisteten einen flüssigen Tageseinstieg. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 10 Personen sorgte für eine persönliche Betreuung und intensive Erfahrung.
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