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Vai (Palmforest)
04/04/2007 12:53 - 17759 views
Visit the only
palmforest in Europe with its clean waters and beautiful beach. It is
situated on the northern edge of the region on the headland of Sidero. Its
beauty is unique in Crete. The palm trees grow naturally here and their fronds
cover the banks of the small stream that leads to the sea, and its surrounding
area. Quite apart from its beauty, Vai is also of significant
ecological worth. The wetlands created between the edge of the palmforest
and the beach are home to a wide variety of birdlife and the ocean is teaming
with sea creatures.