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Gavdos
island Crete Greece
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The islet of Gavdos,
opposite Sfakia, is the southern-most border of Greece and
Europe. It is 23 nautical miles away from Loutro,
right in the middle of the Libyan Sea. Bibliography mentions the
existence of 172 inhabitants in the settlements of Kastri, Ambelos,
Vabiana and Metochia, as well as the existence of pre-war settlements
such as Drethiana, Xenaki, Galana, Fragliathana.Today, apart from the
harbour Karave, there are three village on the islet: Kastri (the
capital), Vatsiana and Ambelos. |
  
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The
year-round inhabitants number approximately 40.Gavdos is shaped
triangularly, its terrain plain and semi-rocky and the climate warm
and dry, with few rain showers. A big part of the island is covered
with pine-trees and cedars, the products of which are known for
their aphrodisiac qualities. The islet's beaches (Saracenico,
Korfos, Tripiti, Ag. Ioannis, Potamos), having recently won the
award "Golden Starfish", lie here proud, golden, with
crystal waters. |
| Sarakiniko
beach, Agiannis beach, Tripiti beach, Potamos beach.
The beach of
Gavdos is 80% Naturist Beach let's keep it in that way!
 
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