Crete Adventures: Coasteering In Crete
Coasteering was first made popular and enjoyed by many in Wales, however we have now bought this great idea out to warmer climates!!! Our expertise, knowledge of coasteering gained in Wales combined with our local knowledge, makes coasteering in Crete a must for your school residential trip to our island, the unique geology of Crete really comes to the surface as you traverse along the cliffs next to the Mediterranean sea. We have found fossils, unique sea life and rare bird life on previous trips. Coasteering trips include scrambling along cliffs at sea level, swimming across secret lagoons, swimming into sea caves and jumps from towering cliffs, everything your mother told you not to do!!!
Crete Adventure: Coasteering In Crete
Crete Adventures: Coasteering In Crete For Schools And Organised Groups
There are a number of sheltered coasteering locations in Western Crete close to the Chania district. Most coasteering trips take about half a day to complete. We operate coasteering sessions from April – Mid June and then September through to the end of October. The sea is at its warmest in Crete in September, so if you are visiting Crete at that time of year this is the activity for you. You need to be able to competently swim 25 meters, all safety equipment will be provided. A great school and youth group activity for a multi-activity programme. We usually put a climbing session next to coasteering as the locations are very close and it cuts down on traveling times between activities. A great session enjoyed by pupils everywhere.
Coasteering is a relatively new activity that has been developed by climbers who need to traverse the coastline to get to or from sea cliffs. Coasteering is a combination of climbing, jumping, swimming and scrambling. The great thing about coasteering is that, if you are not so physically fit, you can be equipped to allow yourself to participate at your own level. If anyone doesn’t like to jump in, then they don’t have to.
Crete Adventure: Coasteering In Crete
Coasteering has been described as “extreme rock pooling”, or “an aquatic nature-trail” I feel that these are very good descriptions. In a nutshell it is an all-in-one experience that treats the foreshore as an eco-adventure playground. It’s about rock-hopping, shore-scrambling, swell-riding, cave-exploring and, yes of course, cliff-jumping.
However it’s as much about discovering our wildlife and coastline at close-quarters, this is an intimacy that walkers never experience. It’s not uncommon to see wildlife swimming nearby attracted by the noise they come to see what’s going on. Sea birds can be seen nesting high on the cliffs above and diving for fish. Caves are there to be explored along with off shore islands.
In many ways coasteering is an ultimate all-round fitness activity to build strength, develop co-ordination and team work. You will scramble over rocks, swim into canyons, explore caves, peer into rockpools, learn about geology and leap off a cliff or two. Changing waves and wildlife make every coasteering trip unique. Specialist gear is needed to enjoy Coasteering safely, all of which we supply.
Crete Adventure: Coasteering In Crete
Crete Adventures: Thinks You May Want To Know
- Most activity locations are in Western Crete
- Coasteering sessions are half a day long, 3 – 4 hours
- All guides are English speaking
- All coasteering guides are trained to UK standards
- All specialist equipment is provided
- You will need to be able to swim 25 meters
- You will need a average level of fitness
- Locations are available for beginners through to people who are experienced in coasteering
- This activity is weather dependant and has to be cancelled if there is a high wind
Crete Adventures: Coasteering In Western Crete
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