E-bike tour of West Crete
Discover the beauty of West Crete on this week cycling with electric bikes
Easy cycling, most enjoyable riding. Spectacular views, quiet country roads, dramatic scenery from turquoise water to snow capped mountains, all in one week.
Personal, small groups.
Visit hidden gems, scenic beaches and off-the-beaten-path mountain routes.
Breath-taking scenery, easy going on e-bikes!
13 – 20 May 2023 | From 990€ | Single supplement 110€
20 – 27 May 2023 | From 990€ | Single supplement 110€
14 – 21 October 2023 | From 990€ | Single supplement 110€
Other dates for small groups can be arranged on request, ask us for availability.
See our Accommodation & Booking Notes
Get a preview of E-biking in West Crete on our Youtube Channel: Fit in Crete Manu
Overview
Cretan mountains, rugged coastlines, hill after hill, traditional villages, turquoise lagoons, stunning views: all at your toe-tips and easily accessible with an E-bike!
We are flexible.
We have fixed dates but you can ask us about coming on your preferred dates.
We offer multi-day tours that include accommodation, but if you have your own favourite place to stay, we can organise just the activities, ask us.
Spring Tours (April-May): Green landscapes, wildflowers, long days.
Summer Tours (June & September): Hot sunshine, bright colours, blue skies.
Autumn Tours: (October): Fall colours, warm seas, tranquil atmosphere.
Other periods on request, available for small groups. This tour is also available as a self-guided trip, depending on bike availability. Ask us!
Note
All the e-bike rides are between 30-50Km long, on quiet roads or country tracks as much as possible, estimated to take 3-5 hours to complete, with breaks to enjoy the scenery
Highlights
- Gorgeous gorge views
- Rugged coastline
- Stunning views on the most scenic roads
- Traditional Cretan villages
- Quiet country roads
- Hill after hill after hill
- Turquoise crystal water
- The scents and sounds of nature
- Easy going with the electric motor
- Discover the green, cool side of Crete!
- Lush woods
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival
Airport transfer from Chania to your accommodation in Kissamos.
Briefing with information about the different routes.
E-bike selection and personal adjustments.
Evening: Welcome dinner.
Day 2 :
Balos Beach - The Turquoise Waters
We start with a ride to the postcard beach and lagoon of Balos, with its hyper real colours.
We set off early in the morning to have the place mostly to ourselves. This is a half paved, half dirt-road route.
The ride is not long, about one hour, but we will want to stop many times to enjoy the scenery and to take photos.
When we get to Balos, we leave the e-bikes and walk down the path to the beach.
In Balos, we can wade in the shallow lagoon or swim in the crystal clear waters.
After a snack, we walk up the path back to our bikes and take in the breath-taking views. We ride back to Kissamos and stop for lunch at a traditional Cretan taverna.
We have the afternoon to chill out: beach and ice-cream are a good combination.
35Km on the e-bike
About 1 hour walk
Day 3 :
Elafonissi island - The Pink Sand Shore
We set off after breakfast on a quiet country road through a hidden valley below the Manna mountain.
We climb to a good height then come out on the West coast, where we embrace views of the open sea and small islands just off the coast in Falasarna.
We ride on along the coast, sometimes pedalling by the shore and sometimes to vantage points where we can admire the stunning sea views all the better.
We stay on quiet roads and have plenty of time to enjoy the rugged scenery, mountains on one side, open sea on the other side. We stop in a local village taverna for some tasty bits, overlooking a placid looking bay.
We finish our ride in Elafonissi, where we go for a refreshing swim in the tropical setting or a walk on the pink sand shore.
50Km on the e-bike
Day 4 :
Traditional Villages
We start our day with a scenic road overlooking Kissamos Bay.
After a smooth descent, we climb a gentle hill to the village of Rokka, where we walk around the old stone houses and enjoy the view of the local deep gorge.
We cross valleys on some backside roads among the olive groves.
We take a rugged road towards the village of Polyrrinia. This is the site of an ancient important town with a Roman aqueduct, rock-cut graves and stone houses. It has a dominant position on a high hill just behind Kissamos.
We have a great meal on our last stop of the trip, fresh ingredients cooked in the local family taverna.
We finish in Kissamos where we have some time to enjoy a swim and the late afternoon hours.
45Km on the e-bike
Day 5 :
Mountains and Gorges in Kissamos
Ride an E-bike to the gorges overlooking Kissamos, with an off-road mountain climb and descent
We ride into the countryside uphill, then take a quiet road passing above a spectacular gorge.
After descending through a lush valley next to a river bed, we cross the river and climb the mountain side on a shepherd's wide track. On rocky terrain, we go up steadily until we reach a col with dominating views over all the surrounding valleys.
We then descend on the other side, through the woods, and ride gently all the way down back to Kissamos.
42Km on the e-bike
Day 6 :
The Chestnut Forest
On this day we ride an E-bike to the chestnut forests on the mountains of Kissamos.
We start riding South, at first going through tiny hamlets that dot the hilly landscape.
We climb some more and we end up in lush green valleys, with panoramic mountain views.
The vegetation changes as the olive trees are replaced by old chestnut forests.
We stay on quiet roads, taste briefly the off-road to reach a clearing in the cool woods where we stop for a break.
Then we return towards the coast and Kissamos, winding around the hills as we feel the breeze on our face and the sea view and scent fill our senses.
46Km on the e-bike
Day 7 :
Falasarna beach of the turquoise water
We start from Kissamos on flat ground along the paved road towards the harbour.
We turn off the main road and pass some sandy coves in the corner of the bay.
From the traditional village of Kalyviani, we climb up the hillside.
The road becomes a wide track. We enjoy views over Kissamos bay.
At the top, we ride on the crest, overlooking the West coast and Falasarna beach.
We get back on the paved road then gently descend towards the shore, blue sky against turquoise sea. We follow the road along the coast inside the bay for a little bit, then climb into a valley behind the village of Platanos.
Once at the top, we ride through old villages and descend amongst the olive groves back to Kissamos.
40Km on the e-bike
Day 8 :
Departure
Today we say our goodbyes, see-you-soons and we take you to the airport in Chania for your flight home, the place where you will think about Crete and the great time you had cycling there!
Included
- 6 days guided E-bike tours around West Crete
- Accommodation and breakfast for 7 nights
- One taverna meal per day
- Latest generation electric mountain bike
- Bike helmet
- Group cycling guide
- Car support
- Local information
- Chania airport transfer
Excluded
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Other meals not indicated
- Personal extras
Crete E-bike tours
West Crete and Crete Coast to Coast multi-day E-bike tours
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