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Iraklion (Heraklion or Herakleion) is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region and the economic centre of the island. Hania (or Chania) is the second biggest town in Crete and is well known for its scenic old town and harbor. Rethymnon is built between the two other large cities of Crete. The town still maintains its old aristocratic appearance, with its buildings dating from the 16th century, arched doorways, fountains etc. Agios Nikólaos is the capital of the Lassithi province of Crete and is built around a picturesque lake on the north-western side of the Mirabello bay.

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River Mouselas

The river Mouselas flows through the valleys that form east of the White Mountains and flow into the western boundary of the large beach of Episkopi, in the large bay of Almyros that has the most rivers in Crete. It is the natural border of the prefectures of Chania and Rethymno.

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Glykys Kolimbos beach

Glykys Kolymbos beach (or Glykos Kolymbos) is the westernmost of all the beaches in the area of ​​the Tris Ekklisies in the Asterousia Mountains. It is a special place with impressive geological formations in the water, which from above look like stripes.

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Petsiliana waterfalls in Archanes

Shortly after Asomatos area south of Archanes we find the location Petsiliana, known for the church of Saints Constantine and Helen. Under the age-old plane trees, oaks and cypresses, water flows from the springs, forming several waterfalls.

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Agios Antonios gorge at Vouvala

Agios Antonios is a technical gorge, ie its crossing requires technical means of canyoning, as it has ten waterfalls. The most imposing point in the gorge is the highest waterfall of 60 meters, which is completely smooth.

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Kalonyktis Tower (Koules)

The koule of Kalonyktis is located on the hill of Agiasmatsi on the outskirts of the village of Kalonyktis in the province of Rethymno. This large tower was built by the Ottomans after the Great Cretan Revolution of 1866, being part of the large network of towers - koules - for the control of the Cretan revolutionaries.

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Karavostasi beach at Kalo Chorio

Karavostasi beach is the westernmost of the beaches of the village Kalo Chorio at province Mirabelo, approximately 12 kilometers southeast of Agios Nikolaos and 22 kilometers north of Ierapetra.

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Varkotopos beach at Bali

In front of the village center, there is the enclosed bay of Varkotopos with a beautiful beach with sand and gravel in front, which is very well organized and busy. It is ideal for young children.

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