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             HIDEAWAY                                                           The southernmost natural park                                                     Surrounded by the      immersed in captivating natural beauty,   are forbidden to cross into the mainland

                                                                                in Europe, protected by the
                                                                                European program Natura 2000,                                       mythical Mediterranean Libyan sea,   visitors have the opportunity to swim in   and within the threatened habitat but are
                                                                                captivating Chrissi Island provides                                 Chrissi, a tiny  island just 7 km long and   its crystal clear waters whilst marveling   allowed to circumnavigate the island and
                                                                                an enthralling destination for                                      at most 2 km wide, is located 8 nautical   at the soft smell of cedar trees and the   make use of the beaches for swimming.
              Considered one of the best kept                                   travelers seeking a truly ‘off the
                                                                                beaten track’ experience.                                           miles south of Ierapetra, Crete, the most   colours of the sand and sea.   As such, all adventure lovers who are ea-
              secrets on the Greek islands, Chrissi,                                                                                                southernmost town in Europe. Known for   Protected by the European program Na-  ger to witness this natural miracle can pri-
              located 15 km south of Crete, is a                                                                                  SHUTTERSTOCK, ISTOCK BY GETTY IMAGES  its enchanting exotic natural landscape   tura 2000 as an ‘area of intense natural   vately sail towards Chrissi Island. As they
                                                                                                                                                                                         beauty’, the island has been designated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              are about to reach it, they moor at a safe
                                                                                                                                                    dominated by cedar trees, golden sands
              tropical paradise boasting turquoise                                                                                                  and light aquamarine waters, the island   as a wildlife refuge, boasting the largest   distance from the shore allowing the ex-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              plorers at heart to swim towards this truly
                                                                                                                                                    is almost reminiscent of the Caribbean.
                                                                                                                                                                                         naturally formed Lebanon cedar forest in
              waters and idyllic beaches.                                                                                                           Providing an unforgettable experience   Europe. As a strictly protected area, visitors   beautiful and totally unspoilt destination.•
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