In the city of Gouves, our group of adrenaline enthusiasts undergoes a safety briefing and receives quad bikes and helmets.
The trip does not take place on public roads. The entire route is laid out on dirt roads, olive groves, and rough terrain.
On this journey, Tez Tour paid maximum attention to safety! The group moved in a column, with drivers maintaining distance and not overtaking each other.
On the way, we encounter small ravines and hills, and rocky hills. We ride through olive groves and groves of wild carob trees. As we advance, we get further and further away from civilization. Along the way, there are thickets of impassable Mediterranean shrubs and grass.
Our path leads deep into the islands, to the cave of St. Paraskeva (Skotino). On the way to the cave, our convoy of quad bikes moves along the upper edge of the Skotino canyon. The landscapes that open up are simply breathtaking.
From a bird’s-eye view, we see the bottom of the gorge, where we will pass through thickets of green shrubs and reeds on the way back.
While moving in a column, guests can enjoy the views and nature, but for full safety, it is not possible to “squeeze out the maximum” potential of the quad bike. Experienced drivers or adrenaline lovers may have a huge desire to try something more.
During the stop near the cave, guests can ride “almost without restrictions” on a wide dirt road. Those who have enough adrenaline can also visit two small mountain churches built right above the entrance to the cave.
When the group is ready, the guide hands out headlamps and helmets, takes a large flashlight, and we begin an exciting exploration of the underground world of the Skotino cave. First, we discuss safety techniques and then descend to the bottom of the cave. The entrance is hidden in dense green vegetation, and there is no one around except us.
The cave is one of the largest in Crete and Greece, about 10 times the size of the famous Zeus cave. The descent is not difficult. Non-professional cavers only need about 1-1,5 hours to explore the cave’s stalactites and stalagmites.
After visiting the cave, the group of quad bikes returns to Gouves.
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Find below list of stays near Crete: Off-Road Quad Safari and Cave Exploring:
Situated in Milatos, just 1.4 km from Plaka Beach, Villa Douloumi features beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden and free WiFi. This villa offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio.
The villa has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
The villa offers a picnic area. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling and cycling are possible in the surroundings and Villa Douloumi can arrange a car rental service.
Volia Beach is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while Milatos Port Beach is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 42 km from Villa Douloumi, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Located only 1.1 km from Volia Beach in Milatos, Beautiful Villa near Sea in Epano Sisi provides accommodation equipped with a terrace, garden and outdoor pool. The accommodation is less than 1 km from the Plaka Beach and features free WiFithroughout the property.
The air-conditioned villa consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.
The villa offers a barbecue.
Milatos Port Beach is 1.2 km from Beautiful Villa near Sea in Epano Sisi, while Lake Voulismeni is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 42 km from the accommodation.
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€52
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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, Villa Iliothea is situated in Milatos. This property offers access to a balcony, darts, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa has 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views.
The reception at the villa can provide tips on the area.
Villa Iliothea offers a children’s playground. A car rental service is available at the accommodation, while fishing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby.
Plaka Beach is 2.3 km from Villa Iliothea, while Volia Beach is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International, 43 km from the villa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
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€323
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Boasting garden views, Kalliope features accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 400 metres from Milatos Port Beach. It features a garden, mountain views and free WiFithroughout the property.
The holiday home with a terrace and sea views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a picnic area.
Plaka Beach is 700 metres from Kalliope, while Volia Beach is less than 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 43 km from the accommodation.
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€63
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