Sports and leisure activities Crete

Budget & Tips

In most resorts, you can rent small catamarans, pedalos, sea kayaks, jet-skis and water-ski. The south is a little less developed in terms of such services, apart from Agia Galini, Plakias and a little towards Mirtos and Ierapetra. There are a few spots for windsurfers: Kouremenos Beach near Palekastro to the east of Sitia, Almirida near Hania and Paleohora to the south. Sailing costs around €700 per day for a catamaran with skipper, and around €75 per hour for a small motorboat, including fuel. As for water sports, scuba diving costs an average of €80, while an hour and a half of private surfing lessons costs around €90..

The further you go from the seaside, the cheaper the activities: the entrance to the Samaria Gorge costs just €5, and to Agia Irini €4! Prices for mountain bike and bicycle hire are the same in all agencies, and a little more expensive in high season.

Crete also boasts a number of golf courses and tennis clubs, which are never far from the hotels. Horse-riding is also available. Whatever you choose to do, our advice is the same: compare prices.

Your documents please

An identity document is required when renting a vehicle, most often an international driving license is sufficient. The same applies to boat rentals. Scuba diving clubs are obliged to ask for a health certificate when you sign up, but they don't make it too formal. It is up to you to be responsible, because it is your safety.