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The chalky mountains

 
 

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The chalky mountains

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The chalky mountains The limestone cliffs The area is dominated by Mount Psiloritis, which peaks at 2 500m. Vladimira Dvorakova / age fotostock;

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Crete is distinctively marked by the mountains found in its centre. These chalky masses; some as high as 8,200 ft, such as the Lefka Ori or the Idi, are surrounded by high plateaus, cut through by gorges and caves, made deeper over the years by erosion. The Greek Society of Speleology (the study of caves) has more than 3,000 members! This amazing natural setting, inaccessible by car, is a wonderful opportunity for hikers. A marked out path called E4 goes right round the island; all you have to do is follow the yellow and black diamond signposts that mark the path.

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  1.   Coasts

  2.   Towns

  3.   The fauna and flora

  4.   Monuments

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