Motorcycle Tours Crete
Discover Crete on a motorbike.
Explore the island of Crete in the most adventurous way possible — on a Bmw 1200GS or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450. 👉 Reserve your Motorcycle
At Bella Cycling Crete, we offer guided and self-guided motorcycle tours in Crete, perfect for riders who want to experience the island beyond the tourist routes.
Ride through spectacular mountain landscapes, hidden dirt roads, scenic coastal routes, and authentic villages. Whether you prefer a relaxed ride or explore the amazing dirtroads on the highest mountains of Crete.
Why Ride the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Himalayan 450 is the perfect motorcycle for exploring Crete.
Reliable and robust adventure motorcycle, 👉more info
Motorcycle Touring in Crete
Crete is famous for its diverse landscapes and quiet mountain roads. Our tours take you far away from busy tourist areas and into the real heart of the island.
What to expect on our motorcycle tours in Crete
✅ Scenic rides through the Lassithi Plateau
✅ Mountain routes across the Psiloritis mountain range
✅ Narrow mountain roads and adventurous dirt roads
✅ Stunning views over the Libyan Sea and Aegean Sea
✅ Stops at traditional villages and local tavernas
✅ Flexible riding pace for both relaxed and experienced riders
🧭 Self-Guided Motorcycle Tour in Crete
For riders who want complete freedom, combined with the confidence of a perfectly designed route.
You will receive carefully selected GPS routes covering mountain roads, coastal scenery, and authentic villages, plus local insider tips.
Included:
- Motorcycle
- Detailed GPS route(s)
- Personal route briefing
- Tips for lunch stops, coffee breaks & viewpoints
- Support if needed
Guided Motorcycle Tours on Crete
Crete is one of Europe’s most diverse destinations for motorcycle touring. We lead you deep into the island, far away from busy roads and mass tourism.
Included:
✅ Experiende Guide ✅ Motorbike
✅ Spectacular rides across the Lassithi Plateau and Katharho Plateau
✅ Panoramic views over the Libyan Sea and the Aegean Sea
✅ Cultural stops at traditional villages and local tavernas
✅ Flexible riding pace for both relaxed and experienced riders
This option can be selected when renting the motorcycle.
Why Choose Bella Motorcycling Tours Crete?
✅ Many years of experience on Crete
✅ In-depth route knowledge of the most beautiful roads on the island
✅ No mass tourism — only authentic routes
✅ Personal approach with attention to every rider
Routes
1 Mirabello Bay and the Dikti Mountain
Ride towards the beautiful eastern coastline.
🌊 Agios Nikolaos, Elounda and Plaka
Ride towards the beautiful eastern coastline.
📸 Viewpoints over Mirabello Bay, Spinalonga island. ✅Great half-day ride ✅ Easy access from Malia and Stalida ✅ Traditional villages
2 Lasithi Plateau
The Lasithi Plateau is one of the classic mountain destinations in Crete. It sits around 800–850 meters altitude. 📸 Dikti mountains.
✅ Easy access from Malia and Stalida 🏔️ Beautiful mountain curves ✅ Traditional villages
✅ Great half-day or full-day ride
3 Katharo Plateau and southcoast.
The Katharo Plateau is located south of Agios Nikolaos and west of Kritsa, at around 1,150 meters altitude. It is higher and quieter than Lasithi Plateau, with a stronger mountain feeling.
📸 Viewpoints over Southcoast ✅ High mountain road ✅ Quiet landscape ✅ Ideal for experienced riders ✅ Traditional villages ✅ Great for a full-day ride
4 Psiloritis Mountain and Zaros Lake
🏔️ Psiloritis / Skinakas Mountain Road and dirtroads to Zaros
For a serious mountain day, ride towards the Psiloritis area in Central Crete. Skinakas Observatory is located on Mount Ida / Psiloritis at about 1,750 meters altitude, making it one of the highest road-accessible mountain destinations in Crete.
✅ Full-day adventure ✅ High mountain scenery ✅ Cooler temperatures
✅ Great for confident riders ✅ One of the most impressive rides in Crete
🛡️ Riding Advice
Mountain roads in Crete can be narrow, steep and unpredictable. Always ride carefully.
🧥 Bring a jacket for higher roads
💧 Carry water
🐐 Watch for goats and gravel
🌤️ Check the weather
🌙 Avoid mountain roads after dark
🛣️ Stay on suitable paved roads