Eastern Coastal Route
From Agios Nikolaos via Ierapetra to Sitia and on to the fishing village of Mochlos: winding roads along the sea alternate with stops at fresh souvlaki stands and tavernas right on the water.
Mountain Switchbacks
The roads wind through small mountain villages such as Mohos and Neapoli at around 1,100 metres altitude. Along the way it is worth stopping at Taverna Aristodimos, where landlady Niki still cooks herself using her own produce.
A Week at Anissaras Beach
The base is the Anissaras Beach Motocamp right on the beach near Heraklion. Seven nights, daily breakfast and six wood-oven dinners form the foundation for the daily rides out on the rental motorcycle.
Pass to Lassithi Plateau
The eastern pass climbs to around 1,100 metres up to the Lassithi plateau, through hundreds of bends to Agios Nikolaos and on to the Elounda peninsula, with views of the former leprosy station of Spinalonga.
Nida Plateau & Observatory
From the hotel village of Arolitos the way runs via Anogia up to the Nida Plateau, where legend says Zeus was born. The detour to the Skinakas Observatory at 1,758 metres rewards experienced riders with sweeping views.
