THE UNKNOWN CRETE (20/04/2023)

A unique ride on the magnificent island of Crete with high mountains and plateaus, wild gorges and passages, colorful beaches, castles, monasteries, picturesque old towns, and authentic small villages. All this mixture creates one of the most desired sceneries to ride a motorcycle in Greece. If history, archaeological sites, culture, and Mediterranean food are added the result is irresistible.

Heraklion

Heraklion is a port city and the capital of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for the Palace of Knossos, just outside the city. The huge archaeological site dates back thousands of years to the Minoan civilization and includes frescoes and baths. Guarding the city’s Venetian port is the 16th-century Koules fortress. Heraklion Archaeological Museum has a large collection of Minoan art.

Rethymno

Rethymno is a city on the north coast of the Greek island of Crete. In the old town, the Venetian Harbor is filled with fishing boats and lined with tavernas. Rethymno Lighthouse was built in the 1830s. West, the hilltop Fortezza is a star-shaped, 16th-century citadel. Long, sandy Rethymno Beach stretches to the east.

Chania

Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It’s known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets, and waterfront restaurants. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian, and Ottoman influences.

(20/04/2023)