Named after one of Crete's most venerated resistance fighters Satanas (as it happens the Greek for Satan) riders will have to prove their mettle during Stage 5, straight off the back off a the most gruelling stage.

Relatively flat compared to what came before, this long route allows riders to stretch their legs and enjoy a fast start as they wind their way along the rugged Southern coastline, with a stiff sea breeze in their hair. It's sure to be a welcome start and a significant boost after a long stretch high up in the mountains.
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However, Crete never makes life easy, and after going through the island's extensive farming road network, a series of off-road climbs await. But what goes up, must come down and riders are rewarded with a charming descent through a series of hairpins turns and snaking roads that easily rival the Alps.