KartLand Malia

In Malia, on the north coast of Crete, KartLand Malia offers an open-air karting track, set in one of the liveliest seaside resorts on the island. You drive outdoors, in a leisure format open to families and groups of friends on holiday, and children are welcome. The technical details are best confirmed on site, but karting here stays a simple sporting outing, easy to slot in between two days on the beach.

On an island where summer never sleeps, karting offers a welcome sporting break, by day or in the evening. A helmet, a few laps, and racing takes over, whether you drive solo or squabble over the best time among friends. It is a ready-made activity for the evenings when the beach is no longer enough, or to keep the younger ones busy in the afternoon. It is best to check the opening days and hours in advance.

Malia is known for its long beaches, its lively nightlife and its Minoan archaeological site, one of the great palaces of ancient Crete, a short way from the resort. Heraklion, the island's capital and its archaeological museum, are not far off. KartLand Malia adds a thrill-seeking activity to this seaside setting, for those after a little adrenaline between sea and sun. Crete, Greece's largest island, blends beaches, mountains and Minoan heritage; its north coast, from Malia to Heraklion, holds most of the island's tourist life.