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Marco
September 2, 2015
Hiking
In the Neolithic period, numerous dwelling caves were dug into the soft, porous rock of the bay, which were used as burial sites during the Roman occupation of Crete. To …
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•Marco
February 7, 2017
Hiking
In the past, this place was very popular with hippies. The image is preserved until today. Definitely worth a visit.
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Turbo
January 8, 2019
Hiking
When I was here for the first time almost 30 years ago, you could still smell the remains of the hippies in some caves, that's better now, but there's an entrance fee.
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30m
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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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