Sports and the Outdoors

Happy Walker. This outfitter arranges easy day hikes in the mountains and gorges near Rethymnon, adding a welcome stop for a village lunch to each walk. The outfit also leads multiday treks through the remote regions of Crete. Walks cost from €35. Tombazi 56, Rethymnon, Crete, 74100. 28310/31390; www.happywalker.com. Closed late Oct.–Mar..

Olympic Bike. Offering a wide range of tours for all abilities, from gentle downhill family rides to hardcore treks in the Ida and Lefka Ori mountain ranges, Olympic Bike can also arrange rental and hotel delivery in most areas. Clued-up guides seems to know every cycling trail in Crete and, more importantly, the best places to stop for refreshment in the heat. Prices from €30. Nikeas 48, Rethymnon, Crete, 74100. 28310/72383; www.olympicbike.com.