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THE KOURTALIOTIKO WATERFALL The secret of the attraction of Kourtaliotiko Gorge: - the picturesque view, the sight of the mountains, which are seem harsh at first glance, but still lovable - photographers like to capture the unique face of the gorge - hikers can also indulge in their passion, because the isthmus hides secrets! - [...]

KOURTALIOTIS GORGE KOURTALIOTIKO GORGE In Crete, “kourtala” means clapping, because when the wind wanders between the high rock walls and caves of the gorge, we hear sounds similar to clapping. This is the unique sound of nature, and the name of the gorge is connected to this acoustic miracle. The gorge was formed naturally along [...]

ARGIROUPOLI - SILVER CITY TRADITIONAL RESTAURANTS BETWEEN WATERFALLS Argiroupoli, in Greek: Αργυρούπολη, but translated into English: Silver City The name is not accidental: it refers to the settlement's ancient past. In ancient times, the name of the place was Lappa, it was densely populated, because approx. it had 10 000 inhabitants: so it was an [...]

SEITAN LIMANIA FJORDPHOTO GALLERYSEITAN LIMANIA FJORD KOUTALAS FJORD & BEACH, WITH SEA CAVE The attraction of Koutalas mini fjord and beach is unique, and its huge advantage is: it is easily accessible by car. The word fjord originally comes from the Norwegian language and means: a bay surrounded by rock walls or mountains, which is [...]

Agia Triada MonasteryPHOTO GALLERYAgia Triada Monastery MONASTERY OF AGIOS GEORGIOS DISKOURI IERA MONI DISKOURIOU The construction of the Monastery of Diskouri, by full name the Monastery of Agios Georgios Diskouri, or Iera Moni Diskouriou can be dated to the period between 1600 and 1630, because is included in the list of Mylopotamos villages in 1630. [...]