Bike rental and routes at Malia Crete

The name Malia derives from the place name Omalos > Omalia > Malia = flat area. Malia town is situated at a fertile flat area next to the sea at the north foot hills of Selena Mountain (Dikti massif). Although the area of Malia is flat it is surrounded from big mountains (south and west) and smaller hills at the eastern side.
This flat area is full of springs and in the past many wind mills was used as pumps for watering the local potato gardens. At Malia are grown also in the greenhouses the small but very delicious bananas of Malia which all cyclists will appreciate. The recent years Malia is a famous destination for young people (especially British) for the clubs, parties, its lively nightlife and the huge sandy beach. The most famous rental vehicle to these younger visitors is the quad-bikes which often ride dangerously for show off or under the influence of alcohol. Cyclists must be very careful with these daredevil quad kamikazies.

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Is Malia good for cycling?

For the road cycling lovers there are many options especially if you like climbing. Although the area of Malia is flat and you have some kilometers for warm up there are many great climbs to do. The road bike climb to Lasithi plateau is one of the most spectacular in Crete but we recommend you to ascent from Stalida to Mochos village and come back from Krasi village to make it easier. You can visit the area of west Merabello (Elounda and Agios Nikolaos) which is very beautiful and without any traffic at all. A challenge that most cyclist will love is the Round of Selena Mountain. The serpentine no-traffic roads with the picturesque small villages and the amazing mountain views are one of our favorite in Crete.

Starting from Malia we use the old road EO90 until we reach the roads that lead to the quite Cretan countryside. The old road EO90 from Malia to Agios Nikolaos has almost no traffic but as you ride direction west to Heraklion there are more cars. We avoid riding on the north Cretan high way on which cycling is not allowed.

If you are a mountain biker there are lots of routes to follow. If you can ride some asphalt kilometers up to Mochos village you will discover a mountain bike paradise at the northern foothills of Dikti Mountains and around Aposelemis Lake. Direction east you will explore the area of Sisi,Milatos and Vrachasi around Anavlocho Mountain. Visit the abandoned monasteries Vrachasotis or Xera Xila and test your strength at the super rocky road (one way) up to Azilakoi forest (a unique in Greece Holm oak forest at the slopes of Selena Mountain).

Two kilometers east of Malia is located one of the three greatest Minoan Palaces of Crete. Next to Malia palace is Potamos beach, the best place to finish your off-road bike tour and get rid of the summer dust.

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