Pirate Fjord (Plakias- Crete )

 

South of Rethymno, between Plakias and Preveli, is "Karavos", a long and narrow bay of about 100 meters formed between large vertical rocks, creating a well-protected natural harbor that ends at a small sandy beach, two meters wide. ...

The bay of Karavos is also called a pirate fjord, as there the pirates found refuge in the sheltered bay during the Byzantine era. Reports about Karavos have existed since antiquity.

According to mythology, this is the place where Odysseus, enchanted by the beauty of the place, but also by Queen Calypso, stayed there for seven years before returning to Ithaca. ...

The place is impressive due to the rock formations and the crystal clear blue waters, which resemble a swimming pool. The torrents from the gorge of Kourtaliotis end at the beach of Karavos. Equally impressive is the seabed at this point, as there is a rare underwater terrain, which is complemented by the rich life of fish, plants and corals. ...