Why explore Crete with a motorbike?

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and lies in the Southern Aegean Sea. It sits on a crossroads of three continents, Europe, Asia and Africa. Due to it's location it is blessed by light and washed in the colours of the sun for over 300 days of the year.

Crete is dominated by high mountains spanning the island from East to West, formed by three different ranges. To the west The White mountains (2453m) in the middle mount Ida or Psiloritis (2456m) and to the East the Dikti mountains (2148m).

Road to Dikti mountain

Psiloritis from observatory tower

Hidden among Crete's wild mountain ranges are many fertile plains and plateaus. Among them the largest being the Plateau of Lassithi nestled in the Dikti mountains at a height of 850m. To the West in the White Mountains is The Omalos Plateau which reaches the height of 1250m and is the gate way to many canyons, the most famous being Samaria.
Nida plateau, surrounded by the peaks of Psiloriti or Mount Ida sits at a height of  (1400m). Due to its altitude it is wild and barren, there is often snow in the peaks that surround it right until the start of mid-summer.

Lassithi Plateau

 On the south side of the Heraklion Prefectury and protected by the Asterousia mountains is the plain of Messara. One of the richest and most fertile land on the island. It is dotted with small agricultural villages and market towns and carpeted with citrus and olive groves and vineyards, while its south and west side are bound by stunning coastline and vast beaches.

Plain of Messara

There are more than 250 small and long gorges on the island. The most famous being Samaria the longest in Europe. Very often roads will be carved out of the mountainside clinging on to the edge of spectacular gorges widening out to the most spectacular views.

There is over 1000 km of coast line on Crete. The beaches range from long sandy beaches to tiny little coves  lagoons and palm beaches. Some of the most beautiful beaches are hidden away and only accessable through steep gorges.

There is a network of over 8,000 km of roads, crisscrossing Crete's fertile coastal plains and snaking around huge mountains that rise majestically out of crystal clear blue seas.

 Crete is famous for its diversity as well as it's beauty. Whether it is sleepy mountain villages where time has stood still, spectacular gorges to cross or drive through, exciting mountain roads, breathtaking views or miles and miles of coastline, every turn in the road offers a new wonder.
All in a temperate climate.It is a perfect place for every motorcycle enthusiast and for motor adventure.
Simply put a biker's paradise!

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