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The south coast

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The south coast The south coast A far cry from the urbanisation of the north, the south shows a far less developed side of the island. Vladimira Dvorakova / age fotostock;

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  • The south coast
  • Exploring nature
  • The unspoilt coastline of southern Crete
  • Archaeological sites
  • Traditional Crete
  • The Matala coast

Overall, the south coast is less constructed and less invaded by tourists (probably due to the sea wind that cools the temperatures). To the west, the port of Palaiochora is overlooked by the ruins of a Venetian fortress. The village, located on the peninsula, has conserved all its charm despite recent constructions. On the other side of the port is a beautiful sand beach which is very windy and therefore not clogged with tourists.

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  3.   The fauna and flora

  4.   Monuments

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