This place is still original and not overcrowded by tourists

Several Greek islands represent popular holiday destinations of German tourists. Crete has been number one in recent years, as a Holidu ranking suggests. More than a million vacationers visited the Mediterranean island loudly Statista in 2023. With this number it is not surprising that some vacation locations open Crete are now extremely touristy and overcrowded. For example the Elafonissi, the recent was voted the most beautiful beach in the world. But there is also the original island life, far away From mass tourism. We present a place that represents a real Crete secret tip.

Crete: Insider tip is particularly suitable for cyclists

The hinterland in which the tourist flows too in the season Surrounding, can be reached quickly on Crete. That is too From the port town of Agios Nikolaos The case in which many tourists arrive with cruise ships and smaller boats. Anyone who drives a few kilometers from the town in the east of Crete in the country can reach Prina, such as In a report the World is to be read. It is a small village that is picturesque in mountainous surroundings. It is not listed in most Crete travel guides and manuals. An insider tip that can be particularly worthwhile for enthusiastic cyclists.

According to the World Most tourists who are moving to Prina found their way there with mountain bikes or e-bikes. From places like Agios Nikolaos, bike tours are offered to the mountain region, the tranquil Prina is a popular stop. There are one or the other tavern and sights that we go into more precisely. But above all: rest.

For their report, the World the two Swiss Barbara and Martin, who have been living in Crete and bike tours to Prina for around 20 years. « We would also like to convey the less well -known facets of the island to the cyclists, the calm in the mountains, the tranquility of the small villages, the scent of the landscape, » Martin is quoted. In addition to the offer of the Swiss, there are also many other operators of accompanied tours to the mountainous east of Crete.

Prina on Crete: What are the sights around the insider tip?

In Prina itself, it makes sense to stroll through the small streets and make yourself comfortable in one of the taverns. The best olive oil on the island is produced in the area – you can visit some plantations and buy olive oil on site. At Tripadvisor The Timios Stavros Chapel, i.e. the church of the place, and the farms are also proposed. The Karavostasi beach is nearby. Around Prina there are some sights for an excursion or detour. In the WorldReport is recommended to the following locations.

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• Kritsa: With the white houses, the village is considered a primal rectic and has a nice location on a hill. But it is not quite as calm as in Prina, but tourist buses keep going onto the hill. There are some souvenir shops and many taverns in Kritsa. The local church of Panagia Kera is one of the best known of Crete and especially for its frescoes.
• Lato: In this small town, which is just a few serpentines from Prina, the remains of a Doric fortress are located. Its history started around 1000 BC. The excavation site can be visited almost every day of the year.
• Spinalonga: If you want to go on a trip, you can to Spinalonga make. The island attracts with fantastic beaches and a fortress. From Agios Nikolaos drive several excursion boats to Spinalonga every day.

Also interesting: A new airport is being built in Crete. In addition, it was last A German tourist found dead. He had himself in the Samaria gorge opened to a family stroke of fate to process.