Roadtrip Crete Day 5 Roundtrip Sivritos
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Last edit: 12-02-2021
Route Summary Motorcycling in Crete is a real pleasure, this island has many beautiful winding roads with thousands of bends, idyllic villages, beautiful views of the sea, bays, beautiful passes and ravines.
The locals are very hospitable. The roads are decent, but it is recommended to rent an All- or Off Road motorcycle, as there are also many bad roads with potholes and unpaved areas.
On the very tourist island there are many hotels, especially along the coast, there are also B&B and a number of campsites. In this tour we will assume camping accommodation.
The routes can be driven by motorcycle, car or quads and there are several rental companies in Crete where you can rent All Road, Custom, Quads, Buggies, scooters and cars. Prices for the rental of a motorcycle for a week are between 280 and 900 euros, depending on the model.
Renting from Eurodriver has the advantage that they can deliver your motorcycle anywhere so you can already get on your motorcycle at the airport and start the journey.
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4h 52m
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Car or motorcycle
Distance
175.43 km
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RouteXpert Review From RP5 we drive past the spectacular natural Kourtaliotiko gorge, which starts just after the village of Koxare and runs between the mountains Kouroupis (984m) and Xiro Oros (904m). If you haven't visited it yet on day 4, turn right at RP7 and take the gravel road down to visit the Kourtaliotiko Gorge. The gorges' huge cliffs reach 600 meters in height and are lined with openings and caves, where important animal species live like the Lammergeier vulture. The gorge is crossed by the Kourtaliotis River that flows to Lake Preve and has several small waterfalls. In this gorge you can walk, climb and swim. This is a true paradise for nature lovers. Between route points 5 and 7 there are several small parking spaces where you can stop to take a photo.
RP13 is an ideal location to stop for a break, here in the bend is a small café with a terrace with a great panorama.
Lunch is planned at RP16 near the Frangokastello fortress, with several small-scale accommodations and tavernas for eating and drinking in the immediate vicinity. The fort was built by the Venetians in 1371. From the outside it is imposing, but there is little to see inside. Entry to the old fort is free. The battlements reveal that it is an old castle. An important battle took place here in 1828 and the Turks were defeated. The beach in front of the castle is a beautiful sandy beach and the seabed slopes gently. From the beach you can take a nice picture of the Frangokastello.
At RP18 you have the choice to turn left and follow this route via the Imbros Gorge or turn right and the alternative route via the Kalikratis Pass.
For lovers of a walk through the Imbros Gorge you can park in Komitades at RP19. The Imbros Gorge is a seven kilometer long gorge in the mountains, which runs from the mountain village of Imbros to the village of Komitades on the Libyan sea. Like the larger and better known Samaria Gorge, the gorge was created because a river has cut its way through the rocks over the centuries. It is a lot quieter in the Imbros Gorge in high season and according to experts, the Imbros Gorge is at least as beautiful as the Samaria Gorge. The walk is easy to do and takes about 2 hours. The entrance costs are € 2. Buses and taxis run between Imbros and Komitades to take you back to your motorcycle. So you can choose to hike up here, or you can take transport up and then hike down back to your bike.
After this stop we drive up via a winding road, this road has many hairpin bends with a number of viewpoints where you can stop to take a photo. At RP22 there is a small Cantina with a terrace from where you have a beautiful view over the Imbros Gorge. Definitely worth stopping for a photo and short break.
Via a beautiful winding mountain road with many hairpin bends we drive further to Argyroupoli (RP26), this village is known for its beautiful waterfalls, green surroundings, cozy taverns (fresh trout), shops, Byzantine churches with mosaic floors to historic arches and from ancient Greek doors to Venetian mansions. There is plenty to see and do, so plan some extra time for this.
After this stop we have a little more than 50 kilometers to go to the Wild Nature Eco Lodge Camp where we spend the night again. This last part of the ride is pure enjoyment of the beautiful winding roads through the mountains and valleys, on the way there are not many points to stop or visit an attraction, except the Patsos-Gorge (RP30), a beautiful green and gorge where the temperature remains mild. You can walk through this gorge unaccompanied and it has a special bonus, there is a very good family restaurant at the beginning called Drymos (with a small animal park) where you can have a drink and eat something. This gap is also in the day 4 route.
This route is worth 5 ***** Stars because of the beautiful roads, beautiful views and sights, such as the visit to Argyroupoli on the way.
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Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Modern: Kríti, Ancient: Krḗtē, [krέːtεː]) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete rests approximately 160 km (99 mi) south of the Greek mainland. It has an area of 8,336 km2 (3,219 sq mi) and a coastline of 1,046 km (650 mi). It bounds the southern border of the Aegean Sea, with the Sea of Crete (or North Cretan Sea) to the north and the Libyan Sea (or South Cretan Sea) to the south.
Crete and a number of islands and islets that surround it constitute the Region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), which is the southernmost of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece, and the fifth most populous of Greece's regions. Its capital and largest city is Heraklion, located on the north shore of the island. As of 2020, the region had a population of 636,504. The Dodecanese are located to the northeast of Crete, while the Cyclades are situated to the north, separated by the Sea of Crete. The Peloponnese is to the region's northwest.
Humans have inhabited the island since at least 130,000 years ago, during the Paleolithic age. Crete was the centre of Europe's first advanced civilization, the Minoans, from 2700 to 1420 BC. The Minoan civilization was overrun by the Mycenaean civilization from mainland Greece. Crete was later ruled by Rome, then successively by the Byzantine Empire, Andalusian Arabs, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire. In 1898 Crete, whose people had for some time wanted to join the Greek state, achieved independence from the Ottomans, formally becoming the Cretan State. Crete became part of Greece in December 1913.
The island is mostly mountainous, and its character is defined by a high mountain range crossing from west to east. It includes Crete's highest point, Mount Ida, and the range of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) with 30 summits above 2000 metres in altitude and the Samaria Gorge, a World Biosphere Reserve. Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece, while retaining its own local cultural traits (such as its own poetry and music). The Nikos Kazantzakis airport at Heraklion and the Daskalogiannis airport at Chania serve international travelers. The palace of Knossos, a Bronze Age settlement and ancient Minoan city, is also located in Heraklion.
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Crete and a number of islands and islets that surround it constitute the Region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), which is the southernmost of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece, and the fifth most populous of Greece's regions. Its capital and largest city is Heraklion, located on the north shore of the island. As of 2020, the region had a population of 636,504. The Dodecanese are located to the northeast of Crete, while the Cyclades are situated to the north, separated by the Sea of Crete. The Peloponnese is to the region's northwest.
Humans have inhabited the island since at least 130,000 years ago, during the Paleolithic age. Crete was the centre of Europe's first advanced civilization, the Minoans, from 2700 to 1420 BC. The Minoan civilization was overrun by the Mycenaean civilization from mainland Greece. Crete was later ruled by Rome, then successively by the Byzantine Empire, Andalusian Arabs, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire. In 1898 Crete, whose people had for some time wanted to join the Greek state, achieved independence from the Ottomans, formally becoming the Cretan State. Crete became part of Greece in December 1913.
The island is mostly mountainous, and its character is defined by a high mountain range crossing from west to east. It includes Crete's highest point, Mount Ida, and the range of the White Mountains (Lefka Ori) with 30 summits above 2000 metres in altitude and the Samaria Gorge, a World Biosphere Reserve. Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece, while retaining its own local cultural traits (such as its own poetry and music). The Nikos Kazantzakis airport at Heraklion and the Daskalogiannis airport at Chania serve international travelers. The palace of Knossos, a Bronze Age settlement and ancient Minoan city, is also located in Heraklion.
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Motorcycling in Crete is a real pleasure, this island has many beautiful winding roads with thousands of bends, idyllic villages, beautiful views of the sea, bays, beautiful passes and ravines.
The locals are very hospitable. The roads are decent, but it is advisable to rent an All or Off Road motorcycle, as there are also many bad roads with potholes and unpaved areas.
On the very tourist island there are many hotels, especially along the coast, there are also B&B and a number of campsites. In these routes we assume camping accommodation.
The routes can be driven by motorcycle, car or quads and there are several rental companies in Crete where you can rent All Road, Custom, Quads, Buggies, scooters and cars.
Motorcycling in Crete is a real pleasure, this island has many beautiful winding roads with thousands of bends, idyllic villages, beautiful views of the sea, bays, beautiful passes and ravines.
The locals are very hospitable. The roads are decent, but it is advisable to rent an All or Off Road motorcycle, as there are also many bad roads with potholes and unpaved areas.
On the very tourist island there are many hotels, especially along the coast, there are also B&B and a number of campsites. In these routes we assume camping accommodation.
The routes can be driven by motorcycle, car or quads and there are several rental companies in Crete where you can rent All Road, Custom, Quads, Buggies, scooters and cars.
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