Explore the travel companies of Hersonissos Municipality offering: cycling, hiking, horse riding, diving, jeep safari, gastronomy lessons etc

1. Travel Companies for
Alternative Tourism
in Hersonissos Municipality

2. Cycling Creta, Lyttos Beach Hotel, Anissaras
Telephone number: +30 6974908452, +30 6974090452
Website: http://www.cyclingcreta.gr, E-mail: info@cyclingcreta.gr
Cycling Creta team lasts since 2000, when we started our first tours around
our village. Our love for cycling and our curiosity for less discovered and
unknown beauties of the island led us to endless hours of cycling. Excited and
hungry to know as many places, we explored Crete by bibycle inch by inch.
Snowy mountains, stunning gorges, rocky trails, dense forests, deserted
beaches, small villages, authentic people. All our mountain bike tours are
different so you can see all the different type of landscapes of Crete. We are
confident that you will love it.
Mountain bike tours

3. Go Xplore Tours, El. Venizelou 204, L. Hersonissou
Telephone number: +30 2897024818 , +30 6981043318
Website: http://www.goxploresafari.com, E-mail: goxplore1@gmail.com
As locals and after 36 years off road experience with Motorbikes,
Quads, Jeeps, MTB, we decided to show visitors the Cretan hidden
beauty and the activities that can run on these unique, magnificent,
landscapes. We organize Safaris with Quads-ATV, Jeeps and MTB,
suitable for everyone, beginners - experience or professional riders.
Our particularity is that we make small groups, so everyone will be
happy, and of course recommended for families.
We organize Quad Safari from 4-8 hours, 65-85 kilometers, 80% off
road, in all different terrains; Jeep Safari approximately 8 hours, 85
kilometers; MTB adventure from 25-60 kilometers, all of them
combined with a visit to traditional villages where we taste the
authentic Cretan drinks and share some tasty pure snacks.
Try new things, meet new people, and look beyond what is right in
front of them. Those are the keys to understand this amazing world we
live in.Mountain bike tours

4. The Hub MTB Adventures, Cretan Malia Park, PO Box 21, 700 07, Malia
Telephone number: +30 6936344588 , +30 6932240397
Website: http://www.mtbhub.gr, E-mail: info@mtbhub.gr
The Hub was founded in 2014, as a partnership between friends with a
common passion for mountain biking and great admiration for the island
of Crete. The combination of cycling, nature and culture in the pristine
depths of Crete’s magnificent landscape has been a highly successful
recipe for people seeking to discover Crete in a state of awe. The Hub
aims to offer an alternative to mass tourism and introduce its
participants to the unknown side of the island. Our tours are based on
desired locations and the level of MTB cycling experience required to
favorably complete each tour. Additionally, we are in the position to
organize tailor made MTB-holidays, which include a number of tours,
accommodation, transfers and meals.
Mountain bike tours

6. Exploring Club Crete, Tenedou 17, Hersonissos
Telephone number: +30 2810241385, 2810342219
Website: http://www.exploring-club.gr, E-mail: info@exploring-club.gr
Exploring Club started out as a passion for nature and adventure. A hobby
that became profession. For over two decades we organise self drive jeep
tours (Jeep Safari) and Outdoor activities on Crete. Thousands of people of all
ages have experienced the untouched side of this diverse island with us. Our
tours are suitable for everyone, young or older, alone or together, families,
groups or companies. From April 1st till October 28th we organise daily self-
drive jeep safaris and private jeep safaris to remote cretan beaches. On
request we organise incentive tours for larger groups or companies.
Challenge us with your demand, we are here to organise a very special day
for you.

7. Safari Club Crete, Parlama Street 22, Malia
Telephone number: +30 2897032666, +30 6978485660
Website: http://www.safariclub.gr, E-mail: sales@safariclub.gr
THE UNLIMITED OFFROAD EXPERIENCE
Safari Club S.A follows the trails of historical Crete, where no ordinary
vehicles can reach. We experience the real side of Crete, witnessing its
traditions, seeing the true natural beauty, historical monuments,
archeological finds, national parks, the local people and their rugged way of
life.
With experienced and informative drivers in languages English, German,
Dutch, Italian, French we travel well off the beaten track using our giant
Land Rover “Defenders” which is a safe and hassle free way of witnessing
the places and wildlife of Crete. Don’t wait for your own experience. Safari
Club operates off road trips since 2002, twelve months the year all over the
Crete.
Your comments on Trip Advisor have rewarded us number one tour on the
island.

8. Coral Diving Center, Anissaras
Telephone number: +30 2897501091 , +30 6944542624
Website: http://www.coraldivingcrete.com, E-mail: info@coraldivingcrete.com
We offer daily dive trips to the sites around Hersonissos for all levels from
beginner to advanced. Discover a part of the planet most people don't see.
Our qualified and experienced Team is looking forward to show and lead
you safely through the amazing underwater world of the Cretan Sea and
ensure your Scuba Diving Holiday is one to be remembered! The Team of
CORAL Diving Center consists of multilingual Scuba Diving Instructors, Dive
Masters and Internship scholars. Each person’s enthusiasm and passion for
their profession is a driving force to give all our DC clients the best service
possible and to make their Scuba Dives and holidays a memorable
experience. Coral Dive Center itself has been built up the last 25 years,
always with the top priority to make each Scuba diver and student feel
comfortable and safe and to offer a top service, high quality apprenticeship
and enjoyable dives.Scuba diving

9. Diver's Club Crete is a diving center with extensive experience in scuba diving
training and fun diving. Since 1995, we offer a full range of PADI diving
courses, NITROX courses, beach and boat dives in many different diving sites
in Northern Crete. We also offer diving programs for inexperienced divers
and beginners. Our long experience (since 1982) in diving and selling of scuba
dive equioment, guarantees highest education methods and safe and
enjoyable dives to our customers. Our multilingual staff (English, German,
French, Dutch, Polish, Russian and - for sure - Greek), will help you out
before, during and after your dives/activity.
Diver’s Club Crete, 25th March & Papadogiorgi 16 , L. Hersonissou
Telephone number: +30 2897032570, +30 6944565462
Website: http://www.diversclub-crete.gr, E-mail: info@diversclub-crete.gr
Scuba diving

10. Scubakreta Diving Center, Dive Center: Nana Beach Hotel, Hersonissos
Telephone number: +30 2897024915, +30 6936893030
Website: http://www.scubakreta.gr, E-mail: scuba@scubakreta.gr
Scuba diving
SCUBAKRETA is a very professional diving centre in Hersonissos area. Our
diving centre is officially licensed from the state and cooperates with the
world's biggest diving organization PADI and SSI. Scubakreta diving school,
operates at Nana Beach Hotel and Knossos Royal Hotel, since 1990 providing
high standards diving education and the best quality on recreational diving.
We offer programs for beginners, with a bit of theory, exercises in the pool
and one dive in the sea. In our diving centre you can get also your diving
certification or if you are certified diver to join our boat dives. We have top
quality equipment and excellent diving sites. Quality and safety in all our
services is our bottom line. The diving centre is Trip advisor and taucher.net
recommended. We cannot wait to see you in our diving adventures.

11. Arion Stables, Ano Hersonissos
Telephone number: +30 6973733825
Website: http://www.arionstables.com, E-mail: info@arionstables.com
Horse riding tours
Arion stables is run all year long by George and Zara. All rides and carriage
tours are always private/ individual for safety and more joy!
All horses are very well trained and healthy, 100 % safe for all levels and any
age. Arion stables provide pony/ donkey rides for kids or horse riding for all
the family. Alternative, you can choose one of the 6 horse carriages for a tour
along the beach by sunset time or to the traditional villages. Wedding
services are also available all over the island of Crete. In Arion stables you can
also find a petting zoo, playground and a cafe-bar taverna with Cretan
specialties!!
Café-bar taverna

12. Hersonissos Horse-Riding Tours, Themistokleous 6, Hersonissos
Telephone number: +30 2897023555, +30 6945924112
Website: http://www.hersonissos-horseriding.com,
E-mail: info@hersonissos-horseriding.com
Finikia / Hersonissos Horse Riding was founded by Gregory Karagiorgas &
family on 1987 in Heraklion - Crete as genuine horse lovers. We have been
serving people for almost 3 decades providing high quality of service and
Cretan hospitality.
Nowadays, we have enriched our destinations by offering horse riding tours
along the European Southern coastline and Cretan Mountains! Our objective
is to make your day a memorable spot in your holiday for a lifetime.
Do not miss the opportunity to explore the Mediterranean coastline & enjoy
the amazing view from the mountain of Stalis on a horseback ride.
Book your trip now and enjoy the ride next to the sea!
Come as Guests & Leave as Friends but Safety comes first!Horse riding tours

13. Odysseia Stables, Velani 46, Avdou Pediados 70005 Hersonissos
Telephone number: +30 28970 51080, +30 6942 836083 (Manolis)
+30 6942 858466 (Sabine)
Website: http://www.horseriding.gr/
E-mail: Info@HorseRiding.gr
Odysseia Stables offers complete horse riding holidays, trekking, trail riding,
day trips, 2 hour hacks and horse riding lessons in Greece, Crete Island.
The horse riding holidays are including a full board stay at Country Hotel
Velani***, with swimming pool. And the horse riding with a professional
guide and beautiful well schooled horses.
The Odysseia Stables and the equestrian hotel are located together on a
unique hill side location overviewing the Aposelemis lake, near the village of
Avdou on Crete Island in Greece. A rural area dotted with olive trees, small
villages and Kermes oak forest with plenty of space for endless horse riding.
What better way there is than to discover a country from the back of a horse.
Horse riding tours

14. Riding Academy of Crete is a professional riding establishment were top level
riding instruction as well as other horse centered activities are offered. We offer
riding lessons, leisure riding, athletic riding and therapeutic riding from qualified
riding instructors.
At our academy the welfare of the horses and the safety of our riders is our
major concerns. The establishment is located at a private estate, very well looked
after full of flowers and beautiful sitting areas. We are open all year round and
non – members are welcome too!
Ippikos Omilos Irakleiou has to offer some of the most stunning event venues in
Crete. The magnificent gardens, the breathtaking little chapel of Virgin Mary and
the ambiance and exclusivity of this equestrian club are going to make your event
a memorable one. We can accommodate your wedding or a christening party or
any other personal or corporate event.
Ippikos Omilos Irakleiou, Karteros Heraklion 71500 Crete
Telephone number: +30 2810 381523
Website: www.ippikos.gr
E-mail: info@ippikos.gr
Riding Academy
Events Venue

15. Train Tour runs daily from April until October and gives you the opportunity
to see all the local area and feel the Cretan culture.
The 100 minute route “Village & City Tour” offers you a pleasant and
picturesque tour that combines the traditional settlement of Old Hersonisos,
the cosmopolitan Port and the beautiful beaches of Analipsis and Anissaras.
During the journey you will have the opportunity to admire the traditional
settlement and the picturesque narrow streets and churches.
The half day tour “Traditional Crete” offers you an interesting tour where
you will have the opportunity to admire the natural beauty of Crete. You will
see the biggest Golf Camp in Greece and admire the view of the lake next to
the new river Aposelemis. You will be given the chance to walk through the
narrow streets of traditional villages of Avdou and Gonies.
Train Tour Hersonissos, Hersonissos
Telephone number: +30 2897025190 , +30 6948388579
Website: http://www.traintour.gr, E-mail: kostas@athensopentour.com

16. When Cretan diet meets the Cretan hospitality a unique experience emerges...
All the colors and flavors of the Cretan cuisine unfold at this Cretan Cuisine
Cooking Class. The warm welcoming of Eleni and Yiannis, the hosts of the place,
will make you feel at home and generously offer you an original taste of the
infamous Cretan hospitality and Cretan cuisine. Through various, delicious recipes
based on well-hidden secrets and old traditions, you will discover the rich, Cretan
culture.
We offer you the total culinary experience at Crete! We recommend the best way
to:
- learn how to cook Cretan authentic recipes
- learn more about the Cretan Diet and the Med Diet
- enjoy, relax and feel the locality
From the Minoan times to nowadays, a unique way to cook, to eat, to live…!!!
Cretan Miracle Diet & Cuisine, Koxari 70014, Hersonissos
Telephone number: +30 2897041632, +30 6974883401, +30 6955511091
Website: www.cretanmiracle.gr
E-mail: info@cretanmiracle.gr
Cooking courses

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