Motorcycle ride to Elafonisi from alternative routes
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This route to Elafonisi starts on the west side of Crete and the return is via Paleochora, Rodovani, Seliniotikos Gyros, Omalos, Zourva, and Therisso.
Overall, the route offers an excellent and diverse landscape, encompassing coastal areas, mountains, gorges, and plateaus.
Highlights of this route include:
- Platanos - Sfinari - Amygdalokefali: Excellent road with numerous turns and stunning sea views.
- Elafonisi - Paleochora: Challenging dirty road leading to the village of Sklavopoula, offering breathtaking views of Elafonisi and Kedrodasos.
- Paleochora - Rodovani: Scenic route with an impressive ascent into the mountains.
- Seliniotikos Giros: An alternative route through the White Mountains to Omalos, characterized by lush greenery.
- Lakkoi - Meskla: An interesting and steep descent.
- Meskla - Zourva: A challenging ascent with numerous sharp turns.
- Therissos Gorge: A picturesque and beautiful route through the Therissos Gorge.
