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Limestone with fossils

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    November 3, 2017

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    Here you walk along the limestone slabs near the sea. Definitely pay attention to the ground. Fossils are plentiful in the limestone - hundreds of fossilized shells and other sea creatures from ancient times. Very impressive!
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    May 1, 2022

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    For botanists: some endemic plants grow in the rock crevices. Otherwise: beware, there is not a patch of shade.
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    September 18, 2018

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    The small salt pans on the limestone slabs with fleur de sal are also very interesting.
    This salt is also known as the queen of salts.
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