The bay of Agios Pavlos and Agia Roumeli seen from Sellouda  - 4th February 2007

If you look through the photos on this web site you will find a couple of similar shots. Well, here is one more! It is just such a spectacular place. Standing at the top of a 650m cliff overlooking one of the most beautiful bays in Crete, with views ranging to Paleochora and beyond (open the large version of the picture and you'll be able to distinguish Konduras and Cape Krios on the horizon).

I went there 4 days ago with a friend. We walked down through the forest to the beach of Agios Pavlos and spent several hours on the beach. Perfect weather, no wind, not too hot but certainly warm enough to go into the sea for a swim several times. And of course, at this time of the year, we did not meet or see anyone all day. We walked back up the steep hill and arrived at the top just in time for a look at the sun setting into the sea. Yes, I know why I live in Crete.

PS - Some of you might have heard that there was a fire in the forest just above Agios Pavlos a few weeks ago. It's not too bad, it seems that the fire kept to the ground and only slightly scorched some pine trees but they will recover. So thankfully, it was no big deal.

You can click on the picture to enlarge it.