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A breathtaking canyon stretching through a local road.
The Kotsifos Gorge is a gorge on the southern side of the western part of the island of Crete. It is situated west of the mountain of Kouroupa, north of the town of Plakias, and on the road between Sellia and Angouseliana. It is noted for the high number of Cretan endemic plant species that grow there.
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Δαμνόνι
A beach in southern Rethymno
Πρέβελη
A monastery complex 37 km south of Rethymno consisting of two monasteries; the Κάτω (Kato, "lower") and the Πίσω (Piso, "back"). The main one is a Stavropegiac and Patriarchal Monastery dedicated to Saint John the Theologian (Evangelist). Also known as the "great river" (Μεγάλου Ποταμού) monastery, it is known for the revoluition against the Axis during World War II.
Νερατζέ Τζαμί και Πλατεία Μικρασιατών
A preserved Ottoman mosque with its minaret now used as a concert hall. A square called the Mikrasiaton is near the mosque and the 1st Primary (Elementary) School is visible from the square.
Κρήνη Ριμόντι
A preserved Venetian fountain built by an aristocratic family. It has three mask-shaped taps/faucets with constant water flowing. The water, through potable, it is not recommended to drink from there, unless you are 100% sure. Ask a local.
Φορτέτζα/Φορτέτσα
The preserverd fortified acropolis of the city. A mosque, though not operating, is still preserved, and so do a few other buildings and walls. Built on a small hill near the coast, it has a breathtaking view of the city and the sea.
(Ιερά) Μονή Αρκαδίου/Αρκάδι
It has a museum and a gallery. The local people sacrificed themselves for freedom on this place on the November 8th, 1866 by blewing it up. It is southeast of Rethymno toward Heraklion, on a fertile plateau 23 km from the city. It is still inhabited by some monks and it still has its own Orthodox celebration days.