Milatos

Extreme sports & adrenaline

Embark on an unforgettable guided quad tour experience and speed through the Cretan countryside. Get to know village life as you discover everyday life on this special island. Take part in an experience which passes through picturesque Cretan villages. Take in the panoramic views and learn all about different aspects of Cretan life from your guide. Enjoy stops at Krasi, Kera Monastery, Potamies, and Avdou. Get under the skin of local culture as you visit Aposelemis Dam, Sfendyli, and Mochos. Learn all about the olive oil production process as part of your experience. Sample olive oil products at a local business before heading back on the quad bikes and the next stage of your island adventure.

Discover the mountains of Crete on a guided quad biking tour. Go offroad and ride along dusty tails as you explore Sisi, Vrahasi, and St. Georg'se Monastery on this unique tour. Start with pickup from your hotel and get set up with your ATV, including an introductory lesson for beginners. Start the adventure by riding uphill to the Omalia Olive Press and taste some olive oil produced onsite. Arrive at the port of Malia and Potamos Beach, and enjoy the views of the surroundings. Continue on the dirt roads to explore the narrow streets of the quaint fishing village of Sisi. Head off-road along a dusty route passing by the traditional village of Vrachasi until you reach the St. George Selinari Monastery, where you can stop for a short break. Next, hit the off-road trail again and travel through a lush landscape of vineyards and olive forests to reach the chapel of the Prophet Elias. From here, relax and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, before returning to the starting point, with drop-off at your hotel.

Set out on a self-driving quad safari and explore the Cretan countryside with a guided tour with hotel transfers from Malia, Heraklion, Sisi, and surrounding spots. Drive to Milatos, featuring rock-hewn caves and a little beach. Visit an olive oil factory, and discover the Palace of Malia. Before starting your quad tour experience, get acquainted with your ATV vehicle, including lessons for beginners, by an instructor. Begin by going uphill on off-road terrain to reach your first stop, the chapel of the Prophet Elias, where you will be greeted by panoramic views of the surroundings. Descending through this lush place, hit an off-road route between the vineyards and olive groves to explore Cretan nature in all its glory. Stop at an olive oil factory to see how locals extract olive oil, followed by a brief tasting. Continue on the dirt roads to Milatos to explore a series of caves hewn into rocks, surrounded by mountains, rich flora, and fauna. This is your chance to collect some local herbs and be one with nature. After the hike on the path to Milatos cave, head to Milatos beach for a swim. Next, it's time for a seaside safari tour through the narrow streets of the quaint fishing villages of Milatos and Sissi. Then, we'll drive through impressive off road around the picturesque countryside, where the Malia palace archaeological site once stood. Finally, unwind over lunch after a full day of adventure in Crete.

Just before we start for this unforgettable guided and self-driving quad tour experience, the experts of our quad safari will teach you everything about the atv vehicles, including lessons for beginners so that everyone is ready to discover Crete safely, with lots of fun and excitement! Let's start by heading uphill through an off-road path surrounded by olive groves to reach the chapel of the Prophet Elias. There, we will take in the breathtaking panoramic views. Next, we'll hit the off-road trail again and traverse a lush landscape filled with vibrant colors as we safari through the vineyards and olive forest, immersing ourselves in the stunning beauty of Crete. We will then visit a local olive oil factory and learn the process of extracting olive oil. And, of course, we'll finish with a delightful tasting session! As we continue our safari tour we will drive our quads through the narrow streets of the beautiful villages until we reach the traditional village of Sissi, a peaceful escape from our safari tour. Take a walk, relax or swim to recharge before continuing our adventure! Prepare yourself to have unlimited fun on an amazing dynamic dusty-sandy off-road route! After this amazing Off-roading through the dirty roads , we will enjoy our dinner. Having experienced an incredible Safari Experts quad trip in Crete and the chance to learn about authentic Cretan life, we are sure you will come back full of amazing memories that will last a lifetime!

What about a daily fishing tour combined with swimming in crystal clear blue sea? Starting off at the renowned fishing village of Elounda, you will board a small boat and when you are out in the open sea a local fisherman will show you various fishing techniques and will help you catch your fish. Enjoy your time by fishing with rod. Then it is time to swim and do snorkeling in the clear crystal sea of Elounda bay and enjoy the serenity of the place. The tour ends with a delicious meal onboard, including the fishes that you have catched, during our return to the port. The excursion can take place at different times of the day (08:00-14:00 / 15:00-21:00). The calculated time includes the transfer time to the boat and return. Sailing time: 4 hours

This tour is a special way to discover the countryside of Crete in a top buggy! You will experience the ultimate adventure, crossing gorges, in an breathtaking manner and being guided to places you have never been. Come and have a try. You will follow our experienced guide starting from our base to the archeological site, Minoa palace, where you will be shown around by a tour guide and then we continue by driving through the beautiful villages of Sissi , epano Sissi and Milatos where we will visit the Milatos cave. The cave is large, measuring 2,100 square meters, with eight small and large entrances. It is 73 meters long, and its widest point is 63 meters. We will come across a little church built in 1935, and a memorial of those slaughtered by the Turks. We will continue our tour by driving up the mountain and crossing some gorges. The longest stop of the tour will be made at the village of Latsida where lunch will be served in traditional tavern. After eating and chatting, our trip will continue to the village of Neapoli where we will visit Vasilakis olive factory and have a friendly olive tour in an award-winning Cretan olive press. After that we will drive to the village of Vrahasi in a beautiful ethnic museum where you will have the opportunity to learn about the way the local people lived in the past (optional). Nearing the end of our tour we will continue back to Malia where we will have our final stop at a small beautiful private beach, then we will drive back to our base where our journey began. It doesn't matter if you have never driven a buggy before as the vehicles are user-friendly, and everybody will get a detailed instruction and practice on the spot before we start our tour. What makes our tour unique is the fact that we reach the most hidden spots on the island where we meet the friendly locals. The distance of the tour is approx. 80km. Get on board on the two-seater buggy with your partner and cruise along the endless rural roads of Crete with its amazing landscape. we wait for you !!!!!!

This tour is a special way to discover the countryside of Crete in a top buggy! You will experience the ultimate adventure, crossing gorges, in an breathtaking manner and being guided to places you have never been. Come and have a try. You will follow our experienced guide starting from our base to the archeological site, Minoa palace, where you will be shown around by a tour guide and then we continue by driving through the beautiful villages of Sissi , epano Sissi and Milatos where we will visit the Milatos cave. The cave is large, measuring 2,100 square meters, with eight small and large entrances. It is 73 meters long, and its widest point is 63 meters. We will come across a little church built in 1935, and a memorial of those slaughtered by the Turks. We will continue our tour by driving up the mountain and crossing some gorges. The longest stop of the tour will be made at the village of Sisi where lunch will be served in traditional tavern. After eating and chatting, our trip will continue to the village of Neapoli where we will visit Vasilakis olive factory and have a friendly olive tour in an award-winning Cretan olive press. After that we will drive to the village of Vrahasi in a beautiful ethnic museum where you will have the opportunity to learn about the way the local people lived in the past ( if the museum is open) . Nearing the end of our tour we will continue back to Malia where we will have our final stop at a small beautiful private beach, then we will drive back to our base where our journey began. It doesn't matter if you have never driven a buggy before as the vehicles are user-friendly, and everybody will get a detailed instruction and practice on the spot before we start our tour. What makes our tour unique is the fact that we reach the most hidden spots on the island where we meet the friendly locals. The distance of the tour is approx. 80km. Get on board on the two-seater buggy with your partner and cruise along the endless rural roads of Crete with its amazing landscape. we wait for you !!!!!!

Sail with us along the most magnificent gulf of Crete, the Mirabello Gulf and be mesmerized by the thousand shades of blue of the Cretan Sea. Explore the most unique hidden bays of the gulf and savor on our exclusive menu prepared with the finest ingredients. Our journey begins from the Marina of Agios Nikolaos. As we start, after a short safety briefing, you can admire the beautiful coastline of Mirabello and enjoy the feel of the sun and wind calming your senses. About 1 hour later we arrive to our first swim stop in the beach of Glaronisi or kolokythia which is an island right across the famous kolokytha beach where you can enjoy the famous turquoise waters away from the crowds, try snorkeling and SUP paddle boarding. After about 1 hour you will have the opportunity to enjoy our exclusive menu. The first course includes some Cretan appetizers based on olive oil and herbs and freshly cut Greek salad. The main course is Shrimp Linguini or a mushroom risotto suitable for vegan, vegetarian and Gluten free diets and finally the last course is a platter of Mediterranean and tropical fruits. 30 minutes later the boat will depart to sail around the iconic Spinalonga Island and you will get the opportunity to admire it from the sea which offers the most stunning view (No disembarkation). Shortly after, the boat will will set sails to head back to the Marina after a day full of great memories. We look forward to welcome you on board for an unforgettable day!

Are you an adventure enthusiast or a history buff? Take this trip to find out and enjoy a breathtaking view. Begin with a guided tour to the traditional olive mill and learn all about the process of olive oil production. Grab the opportunity to taste one of the healthiest olive oils, straight from the source of production. Make sure to make a stop at the WindMills to admire the breath taking view from the top and make some memorable pictures. Continue with a visit at the theme park of Greek mythology and the Minoan civilization! It is an approach with the utmost respect for the Minoan civilization, Greek mythology, and rural life in Crete 100 years ago. After your exploration, optionally make a stop to Lasithi plateau to find the ideal place to relax. The orthodox Panagias monastery, is worth a visit. Admire the mesmerizing architecture in the stone-built Byzantine church. Visit the museum of the church to learn more about the religious traditions through its educational exhibits. Lastly, we are taking you to the picturesque and charming village of Krasi. This traditional village is famous for its plane tree, and you will have the chance to see one of the oldest plane trees in Europe, estimated to be 2000 years old! Enjoy the rejuvenating view of the stone springs gushing water straight from the Selena mountain. Relax and recharge with a view; we are finally having lunch at a picturesque traditional tavern, with some wine and local dishes.

Discover the history and tradition of the Lasithi Plateau region on this private tour with a convienient pickup and drop-off service. Visit Zeus Cave and visit the traditional villages of Lasithi Plateau. On our way to the Lasithi plateau we will stop at the Aposelemis dam and the unique floating village of Sfendyli. Upon arrival at Lasithi, visit the old windmills and the famous Zeus Cave. The Zeus Cave, located at an altitude of 1020 m with the fantastic stalactites and stalagmites, is the largest and one of the most visited sites in Crete. Next stop is the pottery workshop of Psychro village, feel free to take a moment to watch the skilled artisans at work, their hands shaping the clay with finesse and dedication. If you're here to create your own masterpiece, the knowledgeable instructors are ready to guide you through the process, from molding your clay to adding those personal touches that make your creation truly unique. Stop at the Kera Monastery for a traditional Cretan lunch. After lunch, visit a 4th generation olive oil factory where we will have an olive oil tasting and learn all about olive oil production. The last and the best stop of the tour is the exploration of the capital of the Minoan civilization, Knossos Palace.