Flora @ Botanical park of Crete
Crete has about 2000 different species amongst 470 endemic (only on Crete) including native Cretan orchids. During your walks you will certainly discover a few. Should you want to see many more visit the valley of Lassithi or visit the Botanical Parc of Crete (1h30 drive):
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White Mountains of Chania on Crete
White Mountains, LEFKA ORI, a mountain range just in your backyard.
Wellness @ Kalyves
Zoe massage and holistic therapies, recently opened in Kalives (10’) by 2 professional masseurs Roberto and Zoe.
Walking
The area around Villa Maquis is well known amongst walkers, put on your walking shoes and get out there !
Scuba diving or snorkelling
Chania area in particular the APOKORONAS is very attractive for divers. Multiple professional diving clubs offer fantastic training and diving programs from scuba diving to snorkelling.
village activities
A visit to the local bio farmer at "the Olive farm" at walking distance in Litsarda, discover everything about olives and olive oil, wild herbs and biofarming, play beekeeper for a day participate greek cooking lessons or participate Yoga lessons or Hiking.
Extreme bungee or paragliding
The second largest bungee jump in EU can be done in Crete or dear devils can go for a paragliding in the Chania area, read more..
Gorges of the LEFKA ORI (White Mountains)
For more practiced hikers or the youth that wants a challenge....this area is know for the many walking trails but also for the 50 gorges of the White Mountains.
Horse riding on Crete
The holiday house "Villa Maquis" is located in the middle of the APOKORONAS area near Chania on Crete. It is the Ideal basis to practice horseriding.
Sailing or Surfing on Crete
An ideal spot for watersports, catamaran wind surfing kayak or SUP at the surfclub in ALMYRIDA at only 4 km from villa Maquis.
Cycling on crete
The APOKORONAS region offers possibilities for trained sportsmen or amateurs, from e-bike to Mountain bikes until carbon race bikes...
waterpark Limnoupolis in Chania
Relaxing family afternoon or just for the adults or kids, this waterpark is in Chania.
