Archery for everyone: Experience Cretan history overlooking the sea among ancient olive trees
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22 Ratings
Paleochora
Experience the thrill of archery in a stunning Cretan setting, surrounded by ancient olive trees and overlooking the sea. No experience or fitness required. Fun for all ages!
Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Anidri Canyon - After your arrival, you will be equipped with high-quality equipment, introduced to this moving activity by professional trainers and you will experience yourself meeting your goals. After the introduction, you have the opportunity to continue shooting on the archery range at different distances or to walk the 20-station course through the olive trees unaccompanied and shoot at various 3-D animal dummies. There is no time limit here! No special fitness or sportiness is required - all you need is good footwear.
What's Included
  • Rental material
  • Introduction by trained trainers
  • Archery
  • Course use
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This is a fantastic locale to witness a different aspect of Cretan history - archery with a view of the sea and amidst age-old olive trees. You don’t need prior archery experience or any specific fitness level because we ensure your comfort and safety in no time. Whether you want a brief lesson or an in-depth training, we use simple language to deliver it. Children are encouraged to join and they pick up the skill pretty quickly.

Location
Skala palaiochora port
You can get to us on foot, by bike or by car on the road to Anidri and then follow the signs for about 1.5 km up into the "mountains" - we are waiting for you there! If we pick you up, the meeting point is at the Skala-Bar in Paleochora !!!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Boardingpass452612
Oct 26, 2023
Intuitive archery highly recommended - I was at this beautiful place with my 12-year-old son for a few hours. The communication went very well and we were warmly welcomed and instructed by Susanne. It was our first time in contact with a bow and arrow. We really liked the intuitive approach and Frederik didn't want to stop. The course is varied and set up in a very beautiful area. The last station was the highlight. Hit the wing from a long way away! Thank you for this special experience. We hope you have lots of guests who will also be enthusiastic about your offer. Karin and Frederik
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392aistej
Jun 7, 2023
A wonderful experience in a stunning scenery! - I came in with 0 experience and had a very detailed introduction by Kirsten who is a very experienced and patient teacher. The selection of bows was impressive, gear in different sizes and levels were available. The parkour itself is very impressive due to the location, views, but also attention for detail. My partner who is a more experienced archer enjoyed it as much as I did. The hosts are very kind, generous, and interesting people. I enjoyed our cold beer and delightful conversation with them almost as much as a parkour itself. We visited the parkour as part of a hike, it definitely made it even more adventurous. Definitely worth a visit!
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Maryasalomeh
Apr 30, 2023
Fantastic - Don't miss it! Fantastic, wonderful spot, wonderful people, relaxing, very good equipment and introduction. I went 6 times, loved it. Will be back in October for some sessions. Can't imagine archery in a more beautiful environment.
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Toddsx7219ju
Mar 6, 2023
Great Family Recreational Activity - Activity a short drive from Elafonissi Beach. Two instructors helped everyone learn to shoot an arrow. Then we embarked on a twenty station course, similar to a mini golf course. The kids had an absolutely great time. We visited Athens, Santorini, and Crete over two weeks and this was their favorite experience. Plan for 3-6 hours. The course has two different locations to shoot from (maybe youth and adult). The views are amazing. An experience like this would cost more than $100/person in the US. Check it out before it gets busier and more expensive.
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Alicebk7405yk
Oct 7, 2021
Amazing fun - Archery in this beautiful place, surrounded by nature, was a lot of fun! Very good price for the full day and the instructors are incredibly kind, informative and put your safety first. Me and my friends want to go again when we go back to Anidri!
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Florencepetermann
Aug 18, 2021
We had a great time! - We had a great time! In short: it’s a great experience with a gracious staff surrounded by breathtaking views. Upon arrival we immediately felt very welcome. The staff was very kind and equipped us with all the fitting material. At first we started out in the practice range where we received various individual tips which helped us approve our shootings in a matter of minutes. We than headed on to the parcours where we could apply our newly found skills and enjoyed breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the ocean. We would highly recommend this place to both complete beginners (e.g. families) as well as advanced archers. We will be back!
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Backpacker579031
May 12, 2021
Scenery+🏹= unique experience - An experience close to nature , close to the past, close to yourself and close to Palaiochora . Even with no experience you can enjoy a very interesting activity like an advanced! Great team , scenery and escape from routine! Ideal for kids something that Crete was missing thank you!
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David
Oct 2, 2020
Archery in a shady Crete Olive grove - Relax and enjoy a non-energetic sesssion - A relaxing time spent on this beautiful hillside. I stumbled across it whilst walking from Anidri to Azogries I'd not done archery before, but was given relaxed informative safe instruction. This is ideal for families or individuals wanting something other than a beach day. A short drive from the town to the shady Olive orchard. The Archery equipment looked new, the whole set up was very professional. Its well advertised locally, so you can't miss it . I will be returning there next year.
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143thibaultr
Sep 3, 2020
A must to-do near Paleochora - If you love : nature oriented, relaxing and ability challenge activities, just go right now and have a beautiful moment. We were instructed and advised by susanne who is very pedagogue and will make you laugh, which make you relaxed as much than bow shooting requires. To all who come here in the futur : enjoy this unforgettable moment as much as you can.
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