CYCLING TRAINING
in CRETE
Cycling Training
at the most versatile mediterranean island.
Need some training and explore the southernmost Mediterranean island with great mountains, an easily accessible cycling area, low traffic, qualitative roads, and a perfect climate?
CyclingCreta, Elia Hotel, and Lyttos Beach Hotel offer an unforgettable training experience in a magnificent area at the center of Crete, next to the sea.
Increase your skills, endurance, and power. We offer you all the cycling services that you need.
There are dozens of different route options to fulfill every training need, from competitive riders and triathletes to club riders and beginners.
Price from 316euro*
* Prices are an offer for the Elia Hotel. This includes 6 nights per person, with breakfast, and is based on 4 people sharing a room from 23 October until 29 October 2025. Includes also 5 days bike rental BMC teammachine ALR disc, Shimano 105.
Location
In the middle of the north shore of Crete, just 20 minutes from Heraklion international airport, next to Dikti mountains and Pediada plain you will enjoy lots of great climbs, long hilly routes or relaxed regenaration rides at central, south, east or west Crete.
Weather
With 300 sunny days per year Crete is the sunniest Greek island. For its southern location it is less exposed to cold spells than other Mediterranean islands and the mild temperatures of winter months makes it the perfect destination for cycling training.
Road network
Hundreds kilometers of quality and quiet roads ideal for road and mountain bikers starting directly from the hotel. Great climbs up to 1800 meters, serpentine roads down to the sea and small hills for relaxed cycling will fulfill every desire.
Elia Hotel
All the luxury but without the extra facilities. The optimal accommodation for professional and hobby cyclists who prefer to spend their days conquering the mountains over relaxing at the hotel. Elia Hotel offers a rich and healthy breakfast to boost your training day. After an exhilarating day on the saddle, unwind and revitalize in the pool.
Lyttos Beach Hotel
Lyttos Beach Hotel is Crete's leading sports center, equipped with dozens of facilities. It is the place where professional or hobby cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and sportsmen in general can reach their goals in a high-performance and friendly atmosphere.
All the support that you need for your cycling training in Crete!
Airport Transfer**
Dozens of tours to download for free see more
Emergency bike assistance
Bike fitting
Bike Wash station
Secure Bike lock up & Storage
** Passenger and luggage transfer from and to airport is offered from Lyttos Beach hotel, When you book Hotel accommodation directly from Lyttos beach. Elia Hotel guests can request shuttle service from airport (extra charge)
Lyttos Beach
The Cretan leading cycling & sports hotel
Olympic-size heated swimming pool
25meters indoor heated swimming pool
25meters outdoor heated swimming pool
400m² fully equipped fitness studio
Halls for indoor activities and meetings
no traffic outdoor running
indoor running
Special sports menus & Early breakfasts
Sports massage
Saunas
Hard training - comfortable regeneration
Full board accommodation
Energy drinks shop
Sufficient accommodation for clubs/teams
Cleaning facilities
For athletes and for families
Lyttos Hotel extra sports facilities:
22 Tennis courts, Padel, Running, Basketball, Table tennis, Beach volley, Mini golf, Archery...
The facilities of Lyttos Beach Hotel can only be used by the guests of Lyttos Hotel.
Elia
The optimal Hotel for training focused athletes
Included in above price:
•6 nights in Elia Hotel, sharing a room
•5 days road bike rental (BMC with aluminum frame, disc brakes, Shimano 105)
•Breakfast
•Shop with energy drinks/bars for sale
•Daily free drinking water to take for your training
• Luggage Deposit, day-of-departure, showe and changing facilities
•Free wifi
Extra services at Elia Hotel:
-Self-service laundry (extra Charge).
-Elia Hotel guests can request shuttle service from the airport (extra charge)
-Lunch or Dinner at Lyttos Beach Sports Center (extra charge)
Cycling Services free of charge:
•Secure bike storage
• Professional bike workshop
•Loads of GPS data tours to download for your training
•Care of the Cyclingcreta team
•Daily use of the bike washing station + cleaning agents (self service)
•Emergency bike assistant
Free of charge services, for Lyttos Beach Hotel guests:
•Lunch
•Dinner
•Drinks during the meals
•Free access to fully equipped gym, saunas, and pools
•Shop with energy drinks/bars for sale
•Daily free drinking water to take for your training
• Self-service laundry
•Free wifi
•Luggage deposit, day-of-departure shower and changing facilities
•Passenger and luggage transfer from and to the airport is offered from the Lyttos Beach hotel when you book Hotel accommodation directly from Lyttos Beach.
Not Included:
•Flights to and from Heraklion, Crete
•Personal expenses
•Upgrade to carbon road bike or e-mtb
•Single supplement
•Travel/Holiday insurance
•Any local charges for hotel services, such as laundry, telephone calls, etc
•Sports massage available (fee applies)
Please Note the Following
• Price above is for 6 nights per person full board in the Elia Hotel, based on sharing a room.
• Price above is for individual training
• Price above is for the days from 23 October until 29 October 2025. For other date bookings, please visit ELIA Hotel site or Lyttos Beach Hotel to see options
• Fewer persons sharing the same room or single occupancy are available.
• Availability of the bikes depends on the size of the bikes and the rental dates.
• Hotel accommodation and bike rental have to be booked separately.
• Please note that flights are not included in the price.
• The guests of the Elia hotel can not use the facilities of the Lyttos Beach Hotel.
• Triathlon training and use of the swimming pools of Lyttos Beach are valid only for the guests of Lyttos Beach.
For more details and to discuss options about bike rental, contact Cyclingcreta bike center info@cyclingcreta.gr
For more details about the Hotel accommodation, contact Elia Hotel or Lyttos Beach Hotel