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Folded Rock Formations of Agios Pavlos

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Folded Rock Formations of Agios Pavlos

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Folded Rock Formations of Agios Pavlos

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης, Greece

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1. Cape Melissa Sand Dunes – Dunes Beach (Crete) loop from Kerames

8.64km

02:27

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sand Dunes of Cape Melissa – View of Triopetra Beach loop from Pano Saktouria

11.7km

03:19

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cape Melissa Sand Dunes – View of Triopetra Beach loop from Pano Saktouria

18.2km

05:05

350m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Albrecht

April 29, 2019

Here, the tectonic forces are impressively demonstrated like nowhere else:
Formerly horizontally deposited layers in the most varied of colors have been folded intensively in the course of mountain building and Crete's folding up. Due to weathering and erosion as well as the different resistance of the rock layers, the harder layers have been prepared and now form impressive reliefs. I was particularly fascinated by the trunk fold, where the embedded softer rocks were completely eroded away, leaving a delicate natural archway. The description of my Crete travel guide "the geological wonder of Agios Pavlos" is absolutely correct!

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Andreas

August 27, 2023

Not only the beaches of Ag. Pavlos are worth seeing. The rock formations and caves at the "sleeping dragon" are absolutely worth a visit. The folded rocks are unique.

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης, Greece

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Folded Rock Formations of Agios Pavlos

1. Cape Melissa Sand Dunes – Dunes Beach (Crete) loop from Kerames

2. Sand Dunes of Cape Melissa – View of Triopetra Beach loop from Pano Saktouria

3. Cape Melissa Sand Dunes – View of Triopetra Beach loop from Pano Saktouria

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