Plakias, Sellia, Finikas, Souda Bay 2016:04:10
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We started this walk from the seafront in Plakias, heading up the track that keeps close to the west bank of the stream
We started this walk from the seafront in Plakias, heading up the track that keeps close to the west bank of the stream
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Several water mills are visible on the opposite side of the valley
Several water mills are visible on the opposite side of the valley
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Bee keeping is a big industry here
Bee keeping is a big industry here
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Looking back down the valley towards Plakias
Looking back down the valley towards Plakias
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As the path climbs the views start to open out
As the path climbs the views start to open out
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Flowers beside the path
Flowers beside the path
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Large clumps of Euphorbia
Large clumps of Euphorbia
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White flag Iris
White flag Iris
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The path now enters the narrow streets of Sellia
The path now enters the narrow streets of Sellia
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Traditional donkey transport still in use.
Traditional donkey transport still in use.
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The path we are following drops down west of Sellia just below the main road
The path we are following drops down west of Sellia just below the main road
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The path out of Sellia
The path out of Sellia
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Take the lower road here
Take the lower road here
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Cistus
Cistus
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Much of the countryside is now fenced off with these sheep fences
Much of the countryside is now fenced off with these sheep fences
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Keep a close look out for faded blue way marks after the church to head back down
Keep a close look out for faded blue way marks after the church to head back down
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The paths join up with a surfaced road running down the hillside
The paths join up with a surfaced road running down the hillside
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And back down to the sea at Souda Bay
And back down to the sea at Souda Bay
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Then follow the small coastal road back to Plakias
Then follow the small coastal road back to Plakias
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Plakias now has a modern harbour
Plakias now has a modern harbour
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Plakias sea front
Plakias sea front
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A kite surfer enjoying the steady breeze off the sea.
A kite surfer enjoying the steady breeze off the sea.
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