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

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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

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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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