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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

Cape Melissa Sand Dunes

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

Cape Melissa Sand Dunes

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Cape Melissa Sand Dunes

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης, Greece

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Andreas

August 27, 2023

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Behind the sand dune at Cape Melissa begins a long, largely untouched sandy beach that leads to the cliffs of Triopetra. From the dune, the view extends north-west to the monastery of Preveli (12 km as the crow flies) and the striking river incision of the Megalopotamos, at the mouth of which the palm beach of Preveli is located.

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Peter

February 3, 2026

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Agios Pavlos (Greek: Άγιος Παύλος (m. sg.) 'Saint Paul') is the name of several villages in Greece. A more well-known village of this name is located on the south coast of the Greek Mediterranean island of Crete. It belongs to the local community of Saktouria, within the municipality of Agios Vasilios, and lies 27 kilometers southeast of the village of Spili. In 2011, it had 27 registered inhabitants.

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Peter

February 3, 2026

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They can be reached via a short path from Agios Pavlos beach; there are no entrance fees and no facilities.

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Cape Melissa Sand Dunes – Dunes Beach (Crete) loop from Triopetra

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Agios Pavlos Beach – Cape Melissa Sand Dunes loop from Agios Pavlos

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02:28

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cape Melissa Sand Dunes – Triopetra Beach loop from Agios Pavlos

18.2km

05:05

350m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης, Greece

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