Scooter on Crete, Greece
I wanted to explore the far western part of Crete, namely Balos Beach, Falassarna and Elafonissi, from Kissamos by scooter. However, I get conflicting information here on the island. Some say that the 50cc scooter is useless when it has to take two people uphill, and that Balos beach is a no-go with a scooter, and some say it's fine. Any thoughts on this, and on exploring Crete by scooter?
Best Answer
It all depends on quality of scooter, skill in driving it and your determination.
Yes, small scooters are next to useless on steep mountain roads, especially with two persons on them. Probably you will get to your destination but it will be painful.
Road to Balos Beach is an unpaved one. Generally good idea with scooter is to keep yourself to asphalt roads and ride on dirt only really short distances. If you want to travel longer distances on dirt roads try to get scoooter with 'no excess'.
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Can you rent scooters in Crete Greece?
You can rent 50cc, 125cc, 250cc, 650cc scooters online on motoroads.com. Booking is safe and easy and takes a few minutes. Scooter rentals are available for collection at different locations in Crete - Heraklion. Renting a scooter is an excellent way to travel in Crete - Heraklion and the surroundings.Do I need a licence to rent a scooter in Greece?
Please Note: It is the law in Greece with a Drivers Licence Category B you are not allowed to rent a scooter, only a ATV. ANY DRIVERS LICENSE OUTSIDE THE EURO ZONE WILL NEED AN INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE TO RENT A SCOOTER OR ATV. The motorbike/Scooter/ATV is insured but ONLY for third party.Can I rent a scooter in Greece?
You can find scooters for rent pretty much anywhere in Greece: at or around the airports, at hotels or hostels. A car renting company offers scooters as well (or in most cases).How much does it cost to rent a moped in Greece?
Usually pay around 10/12euros per day and cheaper if you have it for longer (You can usually strike up a deal with the company) We took it on the ferry last year from Skiathos to Skopelos with no problems as we were returning to Skiathos. The only problem is the insurance.Driving through Mountains of Greece Crete on motorscooter Honda F1
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Answer 2
Not sure if this question is still open but in general it is more safe to visit such places with either bus service or renting a car. The bus service www.e-ktel.com has many routes (nope, I don't work for them, just a local). In general a 50cc is a big no for national highways etc. As for quad bikes I agree, they can be fun to ride in the cities & suburbs but other than that again, not really, many accidents happen especially with those who are not experienced with. *No offense, a biker myself, just have seen few accidents. Hope I helped a bit.
Answer 3
If you are going to be riding on rough terrain, a better (and probably safer) option would be to hire a quad bike. Most places that hire scooters in Greece also do quads. If you plan on going up steep hills you'll need one of the larger engine models, they will typically do a range of sizes.
Another advantage is that because they have more than 2 wheels, they are not classed as motorcycles under EU vehicle classification, so as long as you have a B1 licence you are not restricted on power.
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