Coast Crete

Wine tour to a family winery, an olive oil factory and magnificent places to admire the nature’ s miracle…

We are a small family business with a great heart for the outdoor activities. This tour is personal for us, we have designed it after many many years of being in different sectors of the tourism industry, after many many kilometers of paddling our seas and after many many hours of paddle and safety and rescue courses around the world. It is our only intent to offer a memorable, fun, easy, safe and innovative summer activity that will be the highlight of your holidays in Chania!

Spend a day at the south part of Heraklion Region. Discover its coast and scenic landscapes of Matala, swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea and take a walk to the world-wide known Caves of the Village. Enjoy the views over the bay and walk around the streets of the village to do some souvenir shopping or have lunch. During this tour you will also visit, the archaeological site of Gortyn, the Roman capital of the island of Crete which area was first inhabited around 7000 BC.

Depending on your level of ability – and the local weather at the time of booking – Fit in Crete can suggest a kayak and/or snorkel tour that will suit you. With many years of experience sea kayaking and snorkelling around West Crete we can choose the location & the sights so you have a great day! Make sure to contact us to clarify the details of your trip when booking.

Elafonisi Beach, located on the southwest coast of Crete, is one of the island’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Famous for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and pink-hued sand, created by crushed shells and coral, this unique beach is a must-visit destination. The area is a protected nature reserve, home to rare plant species and sea turtles, making it a paradise for nature lovers. • The bus picks up passengers between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, depending on the location of your hotel. • The journey to Elafonisi takes approximately 3.5 hours. • There is a 40-minute stop along the way for those who wish to use the restroom or grab a snack. • Upon arrival, visitors will have to walk for about 15 minutes from the bus parking area to reach the beach. • You’ll have 4 hours to enjoy the stunning scenery, swim in the shallow waters, or simply relax on the soft sand The bus will return to Rethymno, arriving at approximately 6:30 PM.

Enjoy a round-trip excursion to the southern part of Rethymno. Experience the natural beauty of Crete, explore traditional villages and more. See traditional villages, churches, mountains, gorges and beaches on this full-day tour from Rethymno. Stop at Kournas, Crete’s only fresh-water lake. Enjoy a short drive through the countryside to the traditional village of Argyroupoli, where you can enjoy a cup of Greek coffee. As the drive continues toward the island’s southern coast, notice the changes in the landscape. Just before the first glimpse at the Libyan Sea, stop at the Kotsifou Gorge and visit a beautiful old stone church. Take a break at the Bay of Plakias and enjoy some time relaxing on the beach or exploring the village. On the way back to Rethymno, drive through the Kourtaliotis Gorge and admire the natural wild landscape.

You are the whole day, with your local guide, inside the countryside of Crete. The roads are almost all off road, the chance to see the real inland of Crete! We drive through the mountains towards the grape yards of the wine areas, passing small villages, through a river bed, sheltered by bamboo, a lot of nature. Crossing the river where we may have some water flowing in the months April, May and again from half of September. One of the highlights is a visit of a cave. We stop in a very authentic mountain village, on the square next to the church, for a coffee. We continue our trip along several small villages, on dirt tracks and through the green nature and herbs, passing olive groves and grape fields. We stop for lunch in a very small mountain village with a spectacular beautiful view. After lunch we drive through a mountainous area. On the way down we see a magnificent view of the north coast of Crete. Join us!

Enjoy a driving experience to the off the beaten track places, experience the spectacular views and the excitement of travelling off-road. Stop for swimming at famous Preveli palm beach. The jeep safari is ideal for all age groups and it is a superb way of getting to know Crete.

Every day, the Black Rose embarks on boat tours from the port of Hersonissos through the clear waters of the Cretan Sea to the bay of Saint Georges and further along the coast to Stalis and Malia.

With this activity everybody gets the most out of their staying in Crete with a Paragliding & Patrike flight.Holidays go to the next level by flying over the island with a professional instructor. The view is breathtaking from the coastline to the mountains and the feeling is unique!

• An exciting journey from the North to the South of Crete Island! • The route passes through the entire island capturing part of the Psiloritis massif. From the foot of the mountains stretches the delightful beauty of Messara valley, which has been the island's breadbasket for centuries. • During the ride you will hear the information about the history of the island and the sights that you will visit. Then, you can enjoy a walk in the preserved part of the ancient Roman capital of Crete Gortis, which is considered to be one of the most important archaeological sights in Greece. • Finally you will have time to swim in the crystal clear waters of Matala beach, relax or dine in one of the traditional taverns located along the coast.

Enjoy swimming to the Tropic, crystal-clear waters of Dia Island! Fell free to use our Stand Up Paddle boards with no extra charge.The whole activity will reward you with hours of fun! Explore underwater the rich fauna of the Cretan north coast by snorkeling! Create unforgettable and most thrilling moments during your sailing trip!

After a short drive through the Messara plain you reach Matala. Known for the colony of hippies in the Sixties, where they lived in large holes formed on the mountain. The rocks are holes with a Roman burial. In Matala you will have time for a refreshing dip in the water, eat something or just enjoy a drink on the beach. This is the place where Zeus, having taken the form a bull, swam ashore with Europa on his back before dragging her off to Gortys. Both the Minoans and the Romans used the place as their harbor. Nevertheless, for most people, Matala means only one thing: hippies. Back in the late 1960s – 1970s, this little town was a colony of the “flower children”, who lived in the caves that used to be former Roman tombs.

On this trip we want to show you a bit of everything: traditional villages, churches, mountains, gorges and beaches. The first stop is at Kournas, the only fresh water lake on Crete. A drive through the country side takes us to the village Argyroupoli where a short round walk will take you through various periods of Cretan history to end up in the present again while enjoying a coffee or a juice. During the drive that follows you will notice changes in the scenery as we are approaching the south coast. Just before we catch the first glimpse of the Libyan Sea we stop in the Kotsifou Gorge to visit a beautiful stone church. Our largest break will be in the bay of Plakias where you can spend time at the beach, have a meal or stroll through the village. On the way back to Rethymno we drive through the Kourtaliotis Gorge where we stop so you can take pictures of this amazing and wild landscape.

Experience the underwater world off the coast of Crete with a guided tour of the spectacular Mediterranean waters.

Definitely one of our best off road-experience in Crete. Explore the mountains, forests and the gorge, enjoy the view & off roading in the inlands of Crete. This amazing tour takes you to the inlands of Crete. After visiting a olive factory with tasting of the different qualities of oil we are heading direction the mountain village of Kritza. Along the old Minoan paths and civilizations to the unknown Crete. Pure Nature, wild landscapes and breathtaking views. One highlight on your tour is the protected mountain forest of Kroustas. than we heading over the mountains south where we will serve your lunch in a very nice taverna with mountain spring water, far away from civilization you will be able to meet our local host and feel what Cretan hospitality really means. Next stop will be the amazing Gorge of Sarakina, where you can hike depending your skills and fitness. A visit in Myrtos at the beach of the Lybian sea (with possibility to swim) ends this amazing day.

On this fishing trip, our skippers and experienced fishermen will take you off the coast. They will show you different techniques, such as jigging, spinning, and bottom fishing. Your main targets will be Groupers, Snappers, Dentex, Squids or smaller fish. We will provide the fishing equipment. You will learn from the best fishermen in Crete. This is a great experience for begginnes, families with small kids or even experienced fishermen!

We are the only Sailing Yacht in the area,so you will enjoy isolated turquoise coasts with no crowds.Our daily sailing trip take place in the crystal clear waters of southern Crete. We will visit Loutro village, Marmara beach, Sweet Water beach, Saint Paul and a private spot⛵

Join this 8-hour guided excursion through the Cretan mountains and discover the central part of Crete from mountains to gorges to a beautiful beach. Our journey starts as we make our way to Mount Giouktas with breathtaking views of the blue infinity of the Aegean Sea. From here we take the road through extensive vineyards, stop in a mountain village where we join the locals for a coffee. We continue through dirt tracks, bumpy roads over the olive tree dotted hills toTripiti Gorge where you have a magnificent view, over the Gorge before we drive in and we stop to give you the possibility to walk thru the Gorge (300m) to the narrows place where you find the little church of Panagia which is built into the rocks. At Tripiti beach we have time for a swim and have Lunch next to the beach with unlimited wine and water before we head back towards the South Coast passing stopping for some refreshment and to try our local drink, Raki.

Experience a beautiful Cretan sunset from the sea on an evening guided standup paddleboarding tour in Chania. Admire stunning views of the coast and stop for a swimming break.