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Kourtaliotis Canyon

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Kourtaliotis Canyon

The canyon of Kourtaliotis is located 22km south of Rethymno and has a length of 3km. It is one of the most spectacular natural attractions of pref...

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Cave Ideo Andro

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Cave Ideo Andro

Ideon Antron Cave (or Ideon Cave) is located on the eastern slopes of Mount Ida (Psiloritis) just above the plateau Nida. The distance of the cave ...

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Psiloritis and the UNESCO World Geopark

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Psiloritis and the UNESCO World Geopark

The mountains of Ida, better known as Psiloritis, are located in the center of Crete and cover a large part of Heraklion and Rethymnon Prefectures....

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Zaros lake

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Zaros lake

The artificial lake of Zaros or Votomos located on the southern slopes of Psiloritis, just 1km north of Zaros. The area was a small wetland before ...

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Rouvas forest

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Rouvas forest

The holly grove of Rouvas is located 55km south of Heraklion and 16km north of Gergeri village, in one of the most rugged and secluded parts of Cre...

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Samaria Canyon

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Samaria Canyon

The gorge of Samaria is the second most visited tourist attraction on Crete (following the Minoan palace of Knossos) and by far the most popular wa...

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Agiofarago

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Agiofarago

Agiofarago is a picturesque canyon south of Matala. Its name is a testament to the traveller's goal centuries ago. Legend has it that, centuries ag...

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Preveli Beach

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Preveli Beach

Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at th...

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Paximadia islands

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Paximadia islands

Paximadia Islands are two small uninhabited islets off the Gulf of Messara, 12km (7.5 miles) west of Matala. By far they seem like a single island ...