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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

View of the Preveli Palm Forest and River

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

View of the Preveli Palm Forest and River

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View of the Preveli Palm Forest and River

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Frank

August 14, 2024

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It really is like the Caribbean. Access is via a 200m deep, steep staircase. The beach has a heart-shaped rock formation like the "James Bond Rock" in Thailand. Behind the beach flows a wide, ice-cold, green mountain stream, which you can use to get into the gorge behind it. This is also possible via a "palm forest" path. At the end there are clear swimming pools and a small waterfall. There is a small tavern and plenty of shady areas under palm trees. Definitely worth a visit, even when there are lots of visitors in summer.

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Isi-Sicilia

May 14, 2026

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The Preveli palm forest with the Megalopotamos river is one of Crete's most spectacular natural wonders. Here, the emerald green water of the river flows through a dense forest of rare date palms (Phoenix theophrasti) directly into the turquoise Libyan Sea. The view of this unique landscape is simply magical and an absolute must for every visitor to Crete!

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