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Agia Fotini Sand Dunes (Αμμοθίνες Αγίας Φωτεινής) A short but interesting route to the beach of Agia Fotini, on the south coast of Rethymnon. This beach is characterized by the existence of sand dunes. These large sand walls are a very important natural phenomenon as they prevent the erosion of the shores behind them by the sea. It is also a very sensitive ecosystem, which hosts its own plants and needs attention and protection. A walk on this beach gives the opportunity to get close to this...

Preveli Palm Forest (Φοινικόδασος Πρέβελης) This beautiful route starts from the beach of Preveli and goes along the green environment formed at the mouth of the river Megalopotamos towards the sea. There, Lake Preveli is formed and there is a unique palm forest, 1-2 km long in the canyon, on the banks of the river. These are small palm trees of the endemic species Phoenix theophrastii, in the eastern Mediterranean. Wonderful views of the sea and this lush green habitat.

Agia Galini - Agios Georgios Beach (Αγία Γαλήνη - Παραλία Αγίου Γεωργίου) From the coastal settlement of Agia Galini in the northern part of the Mesara Gulf, in southern Crete, the course heads northwest along the northern slope of the elongated hill, following a good dirt road. The route then descends, towards the southwest, passing through hills and gullies and ends at Agios Georgios Beach. Beautiful views towards the sea and the Mesara Gulf, as well as towards the Mount Vouvala to the...

Gious Kambos Plateau - Mount Kedros Summit (Οροπέδιο Γιούς Κάμπος - Κορυφή Όρους Κέδρος) The route starts from the small Gious Kambos Plateau on the northwestern skirts of Mount Kedros. This is a small ecological habitat as many rare orheoids are endemic here, most importantly, the unique and protected species Tulipa doerfleri. The course climbs southeast towards the bare and rocky ridge of the mountain, which it follows without changing direction, climbing steadily towards the Mount Kedros...

Preveli Beach (Παραλία Πρέβελη) The route starts from the Megali Gefira Bridge, that crosses Megalopotamos river. The course follows the east bank of the river and heads south to Preveli beach. Preveli beach or Lake Preveli or Finikas, is one of the famous and touristic beaches of Crete. The waters of the river Megalopotamos, flow along the Kourtaliotikos and Fratianos Gorges and end at Preveli Beach, forming a lake. On the banks of the river grows the second largest palm forest in Crete. In...