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Islands in Agios Nikolaos
Agios Nikolaos
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It is located 70 km east of Iraklion, with a natural freshwater lake. It s a tourist city with luxury hotels. It has lively nightl
Islands in Heraklion
Samaria Gorge
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The Samaria Gorge is located near the town of Chania on the island of Crete. It is a natural park. It has 18 km of longitad. You c
Hiking in Heraklion
Lassithi Plateau
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The Lasithi Plateau is a huge gree plan that encompasses 800 meters, full also of many different cultures, and a row of mindmills.
Islands in Plaka
Spinalonga
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Spinalonga is an island in the Gulf of Mirabello that is 70 km from Iraklion. It was a leper colony until 1956. There was a hospit
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Islands in Heraklion
Dia Island
Dia is a nature reserve. This island is 45 minutes by boat north of Iraklion. There are no cars and no houses, and the water is so
Islands in Matala
Matala
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Matala is 73 km from the city of Iraklion at the South of the Island. Nearby is the famous Minoan palace of Phaistos. This beach b
Caves in Heraklion
Cave of Zeus
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The mountains Dikti (or Lassithiotica Ori) is a mountain range that extends east of the island of Crete in the prefecture of Lassi
Viewpoints in Heraklion
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Islands in Gramvousa
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Cliffs in Anissaras
Hersonissos
On our last vacation we visited Hersonisos on Crete. The reception and the friendliness of the local people make it a perfect plac
Caves in Matala
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Canyons in Rethymno
Kourtaliotiko Gorge
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On your way to the south coast and its wonderful beaches stop here for some pics. You won't be dissapointed. Just close your eyes
Nature Reserves in Matala
Agio Farago (Gorge of Saints)
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A great walk in the natural park close to Matala. We left our car in the car park next to monastery at Panoramiki Thea. We then fo
Lakes in Georgioupoli
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Hiking in Ziros
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Canyons in Chora Sfakion
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Hiking in Chora Sfakion
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Bays in Rethymno
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Activities in Crete
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