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Diktaion Antro
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side of the mountain Dicti in Crete, above the village of Psychro in the municipality of Lassithi Plateau Crete, at an altitude of 1020m. It is considered one of the most important internationally known caves with great mythological and archaeologicalinterest.There Rhea, hidden
from the fury of Saturn begat Zeus.
The cave has garnered the interest of many Greek and foreign archaeologists who have occasionally excavate inside. Findings Neolithic, Minoan, Late Minoan, Geometric, Archaic,Classical,Hellenistic and Roman demonstrate continuous use by humans,mainly for religious purposes.
The cave has an area of 2,200 sqm and can be visited. The total length of the tourist route is 250 m Inside there is a rich decoration of stalactites, stalagmites and a scenic lake.Go for vacation in Crete.Visit Diktaion Antro

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Almiros Beach

Almiros is located 2.5km south of AgiosNikolaos and is the most popular beach of the town.It is formed at the exit of Almyros river, which flows south of the beach. Next to the beach there is a protected wetland formed in river delta, which is home to many rare birds. Also, the area is filled with eucalyptus trees, reeds and palm trees of Theophrastus (as Vai).The beach is quite long and very well organized. Is sandy and the water very shallow and usually calm, making them ideal for small children. The area has few canteens, and there are also options for water sport. The sea water is very cold in some places because of the salty river flows throughout the year. On the south side of the beach there are small hotels and apartments.To reach the beach from Agios Nikolaos, especially if you don't have a car, you should walk the pedestrian (5 ') passing alongside the rocky northern shores of the beach. The promenade starts from Gargadoros, who is 5 'south of Marina City.In Salty River washed their clothes the women of Ag.Nikolaos decades ago.

Matala

Matala is a small seaside village and popular beach of southern Crete in Heraklion. The location is on the west coast of Pirgiotisa. The beach of Matala was inhabited since ancient times, and then the settlers carved a number of caves in the soft rock of the mountain. The caves remained empty for thousands of years until some wandering hippies discovered and inhabited them for some time. Several others followed them such as Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and First Stivens.The period of Hunta after the order of the Metropolitan of Gortyni tourists were expelled from the caves of Matala. The village was formerly a fishing village and now lives mainly from tourism.It falls in the municipal district of the municipality Pitsidia Timpaki. The distance from Heraklion is 70.6 km.Go for holidays to Crete/Matala. Matala map

Mantinades

This type of emetris popular expression in the Cyclades and especially in Apeiranthos Naxos called "Kotsakia" (eg "With kotsakia reveal, / my love pain!") Accordingly names of this kind are also Short Songs, rhymes , that despite the "lyrics" or "couplets" other regions of Greece.
In particular, the Cretan couplets distinguished by its peculiar expression, pithy phrase and reflects the feelings, thought and life of the Cretan people. They are themed from various sectors depending mocking serenades, love, opportunistic and philosophical. Either as a philosophy or expressing grievance, the serenade for centuries came the Cretans in all their moments and events, to the point that those who are not from Crete to think strictly Cretan poetic creation.
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