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The start point is west of Heraklion from the beach of Ammoudara and head south towards the hinterland of Crete. After leaving the urban area behind us, entering a rural area full of vineyards and olive groves. On one side of the route people can see the holy mountain of Yioukta and on the other the highest mountain of Crete, Psiloritis. The first village on the way is Gournes and after a few kilometers is the village of Athanati. The road becomes uphill until the almost uninhabited village of Xirolia. Riding west and after a few kilometers the group will reach the capital of wine in Crete, the village of Dafnes. Here the well-known wine festival takes place every year in July.
In this area there are many wineries that produce the best wines of Crete. Here the group of the bikers will taste 4 different wines, accompanied by Cretan cheese, rusks and olives. After the tasting the bikes will be left there and the group will go by car back to the starting point.
This e-bike tour is possible to be done by everybody who is able to ride a bike. It is 24 km long and the net riding time ist about 90 minutes.
If it has rained recently, then the route will change, because the previous route has some dirt roads and there will be mud.
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Find below list of stays near Heraklion: Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour:
Located in Fourfourás, 18 km from Psiloritis National Park and 27 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, Fourfouras Cottage provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 40 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno.
The holiday home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views.
The holiday home offers a picnic area. Guests at Fourfouras Cottage can enjoy fishing and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Arkadi Monastery is 19 km from the accommodation, while Museum of Cretan Ethnology is 29 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 77 km from Fourfouras Cottage.
from
€76
/night
Surrounded by Psiloritis Mountains, Aposeti Villas offers spacious fully equipped villas with shared swimming pools, in Petrochori village. It has a tavern and provides free Wi-Fi access.
Aposeti features traditional accommodation with a fully fitted kitchen with dining area. The living room offers a fireplace, as well as a satellite LCD TV and DVD player. Each villa has a balcony, or veranda with access to the garden.
Aposeti guests can dine at the stone-paved tavern with views to the property’s garden. It serves traditional Cretan dishes made with fresh products and locally produced olive oil.
The seaside village of Agia Galini is 25 km away from the villas. The port of Rethymno is a 45-minute drive away. Free private on-site parking is available.
Set in Zonianá in the Crete region, Faraggi Villas offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchen including a dishwasher, oven, microwave and a toaster. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 33 km from the villa, while Venetian Walls is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 46 km from Faraggi Villas.
from
€152
/night
Set 34 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, Asfendamos Villas offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Each unit is fitted with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kitchen including a dishwasher, oven, microwave and a toaster. A fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.
Venetian Walls is 42 km from the villa, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 46 km from Asfendamos Villas.
from
€152
/night
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