Ecotourism Activities on Crete Greece - Explore the Cretan Nature

Eco activities for your ecotourism holidays on Crete: our eco hotel offers an amazing range of activities on Crete

Hiking on Crete

Our Residence is located next to some stunning paths and gorges. You are welcome to explore with us undiscovered cretan sceneries. You may enjoy the beauty of our island’s nature while hiking, diving into the sea at the end of the day and gazing at an amazing sunset. The people of Crete, its mountains, its villages and monasteries are going to steal your heart. Live with us a truly authentic experience and discover Crete!

Paragliding on Crete

Avdou is the most organized area for paragliding in Crete. It has a 6 hectares area for taking off and a 2 hectares area for landing. You can hire a trainer for a double flight or to hire a parachute with its accessories and also to be transferred to the takeoff area (for trained pilots)

Scuba Diving on Crete

Diver’s club Crete is located in Aghia Pelagia (20 km west from Heraklion). Aghia Pelagia is one of the most beautiful places for scuba diving in Crete. The Diver’s Club offer nigh dives, PADI and CMAS courses, NITROX courses, diving programs for inexperienced and non – divers and boat trips for snorkeling or just for fun. The diving center is running from April until mid November

Caves - explore the caves of Crete

The Greek Speleological Society has recorded over 3.000 caves in Crete. They are not only astounding examples of nature’s talent for interior decoration, but also many of them are also of great scientific value. The Minoans began the custom of worshipping their gods in small palaces or shrines, in sacred caves and in shrines built on mountain peaks and hill tops.
  • The Cave of SFEDONI Zoniana: It is the wealthiest in Crete in terms of natural decoration
  • • The Diktaian Cave: The legendary birthplace of Zeus, this can be reached by going to the outskirts of the village of Psihro (48 km from Heraklion)
  • The Idaian Cave: According to mythology, Rhea hid the baby Zeus from the murderous Kronos. Cult objects have been found here, along with statues and bronze shields
  • The Cave of Eileithyia (Ilithiia): Used to be a cave of ritual cults from Neolithic era up to the 5th century B.C.
  • The Cave of Ag. Paraskevi Skotinou: Very interesting cave where cult worship used to be held both in antiquity and during the Christian era
  • The Kamares Cave:Established during the Minoan period as a sacred spot, possibly dedicated to the worship of the goddess Eileithyia
  • The Gerani Cave of Rethimon: A cave of Prehistoric, Paleontological and archeological interest
  • The Melidoni Cave: Used to be a cult worship cave during the Neolithic, Minoan and Archaic periods

The selection eco activities on Crete are truly infinite - consult with us for things to do and sights to see on the amazing island of Crete!

Mourtzanakis Eco Holidays Hotel

Crete is a true paradise for Ecotourism Activities


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