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Cycling Routes
R
ethymno is one of Crete’s four prefectures; its capital city,
bearing the same name and built on the north coast, has a
number of Venetian monuments and a very well preserved historic
centre. Both seas surrounding the prefecture, the Cretan Sea to the
north and the Libyan Sea to the south, form a coastline of nearly
200 kilometres which features some of the most beautiful beaches
in Greece.
The inland landscape is characterized by the presence of high
mountainous masses with the mythical Mount Ida towering at
over 2,456 m and, together with Kedros (1,777 m), the other
great mountain of Rethymno, surrounding the evergreen valley of
Amari.
The landscape is softer in the west, while a range of relatively small
mountains, such as Kryoneritis, Siderotas, is situated in the south,
while Vouvala lies parallel to the coasts creating, together with
the constant changes of the landscape, one of the most beautiful
sceneries of the prefecture. These intense contrasts of wild moun-
tainous landscape alternating with fertile plains, and imposing
rocky coasts with endless sandy beaches, are very characteristic
of Rethymno’s nature.
For thousands of years, people here have been reconciled with the
wilderness of the landscape, forming settlements at every point,
whether near the sea or high in the mountains, thus, as with every
civilization, greatly affecting the natural environment. A dense
network of roads of all kinds cover the prefecture, leading to vil-
lages with special colour and intense architectural interest, such as
Maroulas, Chromonastiri, Pikris, Moundros, Amnatos, Argyroupoli,
Spili, Margarites, Anogia and many more. Roads that climb high on
Mount Ida, crossing through gorges, such as the Kourtaliotiko and
Kotsifos and that end at the isolated coasts of the south. Roads that
lead to monasteries, such as Arkadi and Vosako and which cross
plains scattered with Byzantine chapels, such as that of Amari.
The prefecture’s dense road network offers cyclists a multitude
of possibilities to plan routes of all types and levels of difficulty.
The narrow paved rural roads, and also the dirt tracks, create the
right conditions for road or mountain biking respectively. Beautiful
routes in dense olive groves, spots with amazing views, difficult
climbs, beautiful scenery and a rest at the picturesque cafes in
every village create an ideal setting for all cyclists.
Before you begin…
Recommended routes may naturally be taken by cyclists “as is”, in as much as they follow
the shape of the land, and cyclists can plan their own route based on their possibilities,
in terms of physical condition or time.
The type of the road, the main sight-seeing points and the most significant settlements
are displayed in each route. A series of symbols clearly specify the opportunities that
each place has to offer. At the same time, each route is accompanied by a characteristic
diagram which displays the altitudes, the distances in kilometres and the most
signification stops.
The largest part of the trek is on tarred roads. The small sections of dirt roads which have
been included are in good condition. Special attention needs to be given to isolated
roads, as drivers of rural vehicles and small trucks use these for their local needs and they
are not so compliant with the road traffic rules.
Always wear a helmet and make sure to have a raincoat with you, since the weather,
especially during the summer months, may change abruptly. Always have water with
you and condensed food, and also make sure you have the phone number of someone
who may be able to send help in the unlikely event that something happens to you.
New National Road
Old National Road
Provincial Road
Rural Road
Point of Departure
Settlement
Archaeological site
Venetian monument
Byzantine chapel
Museum
Monastery
Gorge
Cave
Bird Fauna
Wild Flora
Waterfalls
Coasts for swimming
Views
Health Services
Accommodation
Taverns
ALTITUDE IN METRES
400
300
200
100
0
0
5
10
15
DISTANCE IN KILOMETRES
20

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