The greatest river on the isle of Crete, Anapodaris, is located in the south of the island. Sourced principally from the Asterousia mountain range, it empties near the villages of Tsoutsoura and Keratokambos. Its name ‘Anapodaris’ (from the Greek ‘anapoda,’ backwards) comes from the fact that due to strong winds during winter time, at the mouth...
Provides the greatest amount of water of any other river in Crete. Its source is located at Psiloritis, its water has a salty taste. The river starts from a small mountain lake, and spills into the sea at the beach of Amoudara, creating a wetland that attracts many birds. The region is also known for the rare palm trees that grow along the...
