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Σχεδόν κανείς ντόπιος δεν γνωρίζει ότι στα Παξιμάδια υπάρχουν παραλίες, καθώς όλοι πιστεύουν ότι είναι απλά δυο μεγάλοι βράχοι μέσα στη θάλασσα. Ωστόσο, στο ανατολικότερο νησάκι, στα νότια, υπάρχει μια υπέροχη παραλία, με φανταστικά πεντακάθαρα νερά και βοτσαλάκι.

The palm of Theophrastus (Phoenix theophrasti), also known as Cretan Date Palm is a rare endemic species of the Aegean Sea, which is met all over Crete, in several Aegean islands and in Antalya (southwestern Turkey).

The beauty of the beach and the surrounding region cannot be reflected within the lines of this text. It is not surprising that the Discovery Channel has declared Agiannis as the second best beach in the world after one beach in Hawaii. Indeed, Agiannis is a stunning secluded sandy beach, in a wild African landscape.

The beach Koutalis is located 25km east of Chania, very close to the edge of Cape Drepano and 1km north of Kokkino Chorio. The area has several fantastic caves, e.g. the Elephants' Cave or Petsis Spilios.

Η Μονή Κουδουμά βρίσκεται 74 χλμ νότια του Ηρακλείου, στη δυτική πλευρά του Ακρωτηρίου Μάρτελος και νότια του όρους Κόφινα (την φηλότερη κορυφή των Αστερουσίων Ορέων). Όλη η περιοχή είναι γεμάτη σπήλαια, στα οποία διέμεναν ερημίτες.

From Agia Roumeli, at the exit of Samaria Gorge, starts the easy and very beautiful coastal part of the European E4 trail that leads to Chora Sfakion. Originally it passes from the church of Saint Paul, surrounded by pines, and continues along the rocky coast to the exit of the gorge of Aradena (Marmara beach). From there it continues to the settlements Likos and Phoenix, reaching the scenic village Loutro. From Loutro starts another path that comes to the beach Glyka Nera. After meeting the main asphalt road to Anopolis, we come by the beach Iligas and finally Chora Sfakion.

Mavros Molos (i.e. black jetty) beach is located just in front of Kissamos town, 36km west of Chania. Mavros Molos is a long gulf, on which remains of the ancient port of Kissamos have been found.

Kritsa Gorge starts near the picturesque village of Kritsa, 9.5km southwest of Agios Nikolaos, and ends at the village Tapes. It’s 4km long, reaching a width of only 1.5m in some places. It is easily accessible with a few points that need attention, where you have to climb over some big rocks (not too hard). The only time you should not visit the gorge is when it has rained previously and there are ponds in the gorge, which block the passages.