Roadtrip Crete Day 5 Roundtrip Sivritos
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Last edit: 01-12-2025
Route Summary Motorcycling in Crete is a true pleasure. This island has many beautiful winding roads with thousands of bends, idyllic villages, stunning views of the sea, bays, beautiful passes, and ravines.
The locals are very hospitable. The roads are reasonable, but it's recommended to rent an all- or off-road motorcycle, as there are also many poor roads with potholes and unpaved sections.
This highly touristy island boasts many hotels, particularly along the coast. There are also B&Bs and several campsites. This tour will focus on campsites.
The routes can be explored by motorcycle, car, or quad bike, and there are several rental companies in Crete where you can rent all-road, custom, quad bikes, buggies, scooters, and cars. Prices for a weekly motorcycle rental range from €280 to €900, depending on the model.
Renting from Eurodriver has the advantage that they can deliver your motorcycle anywhere, so you can hop on your motorcycle at the airport and start your journey.
This route is worth 5*****Stars because of the beautiful roads, wonderful views and sights.
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12h 18m
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Car or motorcycle
Distance
175.40 km
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RouteXpert Review We drive along 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 on day 4, be sure to plan a visit to this gorge with its enormous cliffs reaching a height of 600 meters and full of openings and caves, which are home to important animal species such as the Lammergeier vulture. The gorge is crossed by the Kourtaliotis river that flows into Lake Preve and has several small waterfalls. In this gorge you can hike, climb and swim. For nature lovers it is a true paradise. Along the road there are several small parking areas where you can stop for a picture.
Lunch is planned near Frangokastello Fortress, with several small accommodations and tavernas nearby for food and drinks. The fortress was built by the Venetians in 1371. While it's impressive from the outside, there's little to see inside. Admission to the old fortress is free. The battlements reveal its former status as a fortress. A significant battle took place here in 1828, and the Turks were defeated. The beach in front of the fortress is beautiful and sandy, with a gentle slope to the seabed. From the beach, you can take a beautiful photo of Frangokastello.
After lunch you have the choice to drive via the Imbros Gorge or the alternative route via the Kalikratis Pass; we drive the longer route via the Imbros Gorge.
For those who enjoy a hike through the Imbros Gorge, you can park in Komitades, at the entrance. The Imbros Gorge is a seven-kilometer-long mountain gorge that runs from the mountain village of Imbros to the town of Komitades on the Libyan Sea. Like the larger and more famous Samaria Gorge, it was formed by a small river carving its way through the rocks over the centuries. The Imbros Gorge is much quieter during peak season, and according to experts, it is at least as beautiful as the Samaria Gorge. The hike is easy and takes about two hours. The entrance fee is €2. Buses and taxis run between Imbros and Komitades to take you back to your motorcycle. You can choose to start the hike uphill from here, or take transportation up and then hike downhill back to your motorcycle.
After this stop, we'll drive up a winding road with many hairpin bends and several viewpoints where you can stop for a photo. Plan a short break at Cantina Panorama, whose terrace offers a beautiful view of the Imbros Gorge. It's definitely worth stopping for a photo and a short break.
We continue along a beautiful, winding mountain road with numerous hairpin bends to Argyroupoli. This village is known for its beautiful waterfalls, lush green surroundings, cozy tavernas (serving fresh trout), shops, Byzantine churches with mosaic floors, historic arches, and Venetian mansions. There's plenty to see and do, so plan some extra time.
After this stop, we still have just over 50 kilometers to go to the Wild Nature Eco Lodge Camp, where we'll spend the night again. This last part of the drive is pure enjoyment, with the beautiful winding roads through the mountains and valleys. There aren't many places to stop or visit along the way, except for the Patsos Gorge, a beautiful green gorge where the temperature remains mild. You can walk through this gorge without a guide, and it has a special bonus: at the beginning, there's a very good family restaurant called Drymos (with a small animal park), where you can get something to drink and eat. This gorge is also included in the itinerary for day 4.
This route is worth 5*****Stars because of the beautiful roads, stunning views and sights, such as the visit to Argyroupoli, along 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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