Stand Up Paddle Tour in Loutraki Bay, Akrotiri Peninsula

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2 hrs
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From 14 years-old and up
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From€70

This SUP tour offers exciting routes around Loutraki Bay near Chania that you can discover while paddling on your board guided by an experienced instructor!

Enjoy the ultimate summer activity only 30 minutes by car from Chania. Marathi's & Loutraki’s crystal clear and calm water create the perfect environment for solo travellers, families and groups of friends to discover the beautiful scenery while standing on your paddleboard!

Each person gets their own SUP and safety gear and then you will head towards the jetty to enter the water and start your fun aquatic adventure!

Even if you have never paddled before, qualified guides will make it fun and easy and absolutely enjoyable. You will be taught the basic paddling techniques: how to turn, stop and stand up. The more experienced paddlers of you can even learn tips and tricks to enhance your paddling skills.

After this quick introductory course, your guided tour takes you along the scenic waterfront of Marathi Bay with magnificent colours and hidden caves across the coastline, giving you 360° views of imposing rock formations. You might even have the chance to encounter sea turtles! Enjoy your time while paddling, swimming or relaxing under the warm Cretan sun.

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Practical information

Distance: approximately 2 km

Objectives

Beginners will learn how to:
- Get the board into the water so the fin is free from hitting the bottom
- Start out on their knees and take a few strokes on each side of the board
- Slowly stand up with one foot at a time and stay in the middle of the board with the feet parallel to the stringer – about shoulder-width apart
- Keep a slight bend in the knees and the core centred over the board

Activity requirements

- Basic swimming skills required

- No SUP experience is required

Special terms

- Please note that French-language guided tours have to be requested and are subject to the availability of the French instructor.

Meeting point:
SUP in Crete - Sosorides beach, Marathi bay, 731 00, Greece We will pick you up from your hotel or Airbnb (in the Chania area) and drop you off after the tour.
Spoken languages:French, English, Greek
Included
  • Free transfer (pick-up and drop-off)
  • SUP instructor/guide
  • SUP gear (inflatable board, paddle, leash)
  • Safety gear (PFD)
  • Bottles of water
  • Light snack
  • Free short video & photos sent by e-mail
Do not forget to bring
  • Towels
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimwear
  • Hat

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Sarah A., United Kingdom — 04/05/2022
5/5
The activity was fun and also relaxing.
Loïc B., France — 11/10/2021
5/5
Perfect way to discover SUP, clear instructions that allow to quickly handle the board and the paddle. Highly recommended !! ;-)

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