10 Date Palm Groves in Crete
Did you know that there are several palm groves in Crete? Indeed, apart from the famous palm groves of Vai and Preveli, there are more small paradises to discover around the island. Here we present you a selection of 10 of them.
Vai
- This is the most extended palm grove in Europe, the famous beach of Vai!
- Formed near an amazing beach next to the exit of Megalos River.
- This small cluster of palm trees is located next to the settlement of Agios Pavlos
- Formed in a small stream ending on the amazing beach of Souda
- The protected reserve is the westernmost palm tree cluster of Crete, on the way to Elafonissi beach
- Located in the wild and eerie scenery of Asterousia Range
- Stalida beach is home to the only remaining natural cluster of palm trees in the area of Hersonissos
- The river with the highest flow of water in Central Crete hosts a large number of palm trees
- Not too far from Vai, it is not wonder that Itanos beach is home to several date palms
- This is actually the second small grove of palm trees in Asterousia Range
