Bike Tour to Drakiana Park
Turtle bikes ride is a great activity you can do with friends and family. The trip is from Platanias to Drakiana and back. The trip combines the fun of riding these electric bikes and exploring the local countryside with a recommended stop to Drakiana Park and Keritis river. The area surrounding Keritis river you will be cycling sideways is part of the NATURA 2000 network areas on Crete.
Quick info
Explore the nature
of Platanias
The trip starts from Turtle Bikes parking. The goal is to reach Drakiana Park and back. On your way you will be able to explore the nature and the sightseeings of the area. The whole trip is on low traffic roads away from the busy roads of Platanias.
- Duration: 1.5- 2 Hours | Total Distance of Trip: 7.4km
- Starting and Ending Point: Our Parking
- Price: 25€ for the 4 Seat Bike | 19€ for the 2 Seat Bike
Turtle Bikes Parking
It is our Parking where the trip starts and ends. For the customers that are coming with their own car we also have free parking spaces available. For all the others we meet in our office in Platanias and then we drive you over there.
Plant Nursery view
On your way to Drakiana you will be able to see a local plant nursery from above. The flowers and the plants are meant to decorate hotels, gardens, wedding ceremonies, celebrations etc…
Agios Georgios Church
On your way back we recommend to make a stop at the church of Agios Georgios. The church is of lime white traditional colour and there is available parking space for your bike.
Drakiana Park
You have reached Drakiana Park and Keritis River. There are tables and beches where you can relax and enjoy the nature.
Agios Georgios Church
Approximately 100 meters after Drakiana Park you will find another church. It is the second church in that area dedicated to Agios Georgios. The church is built by stone. The exact date of the church is not known but it is estimated to be over 400 years old.
Here you turn around and your journey of return has started.
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