Chrysi, is one of the 81 uninhabited islands of Crete and it is known as Gaidouronisi.
MILONAS GORGE
Mylonas Gorge or Ai Giannis, is located 18 kilometers east of Ierapetra. It begins from Agios Ioannis village, in 500 meter altitude and concludes in Kakia Skala beach. The way is wonderful while its most exciting spot is the great 20 meter waterfall where every visitor ends up.
SELEKANOU FOREST
Selekanou forest is located 35 kilometers on the northeastern side of Ierapetra, south of Master Christ Top of mount Diktis. Selekano is considered one of the greatest ecosystems of the island, integrated in the program Natura 2000, while it’s the most important pinewood for the whole Mediterranean.
THE ARTIFICIAL LAKE BRAMIANA
The artificial Lake Bramiana is located in Bramiana of Ierapetra and was created in 1986, it is one of Crete’s oldest and the waters irrigate 30.000 acres in Ierapetra’s plain.
The water comes from sources in Kefalovrysi Kalamafka, from river Krigios, from Malavras sources and the springs Korakas Meseleroi canyon. Due to its location and the area’s excellent climate it has simultaneously become one of the major southern European Stations for migratory birds while 214 different bird species have been recorded constituting an important ecosystem.
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