The petrified forest at Cape Malea is the result of a rather rare natural process. What a few million years ago was an entire forest, probably of palm trees, is now petrified creating a lunar landscape on the coast south of Neapolis town.
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Monemvasia: the Gibraltar of Greece
Monemvasia, or Malvasia, is one of those places where you never get tired of coming back. Even though it became a very popular destination crowded with tourists, it has maintened its character and a charm which is rare to find in other places in Greece. It’s not by chance that it is the most visited Greek medieval city.
From Leonidio to Monemvasia
An alternative route for those who do not want to do the classic route that passes by Kosmas, about twenty kilometers less and particularly indicated for those planning to stop at Fokianos …