ABOUT ALTERNATIVE CRETE
While we emphasize in sustainable tourism, local culture and in a deeper connection with the environment, we aim to offer you experiences and trips out off the beaten track. Alternative Crete can give you the opportunity to organize your excursion to Crete with plenty of options such us, hiking, multi-day trekking, outdoor activities etc.
With professional leadership and long experience in the outdoor activities, we trust only our local certified staff to be your guide in Crete and lead your exploration far and beyond the usual.
What we do
We specialize in organizing guided outdoor activities and multi-day trekking & trips for travellers who want to get to know Crete and its paths, away from massive tourism and the big cities.
We also co-organize activities for event planners and corporate events, for companies, as well as tailor-made individual and group trips for families or groups.
Our Team
Yorgos Prinarakis
Yorgos, Back in 2008, he came into contact with the magical world of the mountains for the first time, fascinated by what he saw and experienced he became a nature lover.
Since then and after countless Kilometres of hiking in the mountains of Crete and Greece and after attending in mountain and climbing schools he succeeded in becoming a mountain leader.
He is a graduate of the Vocational Institution of Rethymno and certified Mountain Leader from the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP).
Kostas Marmatzakos
Kostas is a certified Mountain Leader with over 15 years of experience and a member of the Cretan Mountain Leaders Association. He collaborates with top outdoor adventure companies and is always looking to sharpen his skills and explore new challenges.
When he’s not leading hikes and treks, you’ll find him rock climbing, trail running, or ski touring—always chasing the next adventure!
