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The Elephant Cave in Crete is one of the best-known diving sites in Greece. The Elephant Cave is found in the Red Village, which is 30 kilometers from Chania. More specifically, the cave is in the Drepano area of Akrotiri, which is next to Souda Bay.

The palm forest of Preveli is found below the Monastery of Preveli, next to the Kourtaliótiko Gorge. The beach is known for its extensive forest of the Cretan date palm, which is known as Phoenix Theophrastii. The Preveli palm forest is the second-largest palm forest in Crete behind Vai Palm Forest, which is on the east side of the island of Crete. The forest is not exclusively palm trees but is also home to osiers, reeds, oleanders, and locust varieties. Unfortunately, a fire wiped out a large portion of the palm forest in 2010, but it rebounded quickly, and within a few years, new trees had already sprouted. The Preveli palm forest is a paradise– an oasis compared to the dry terrain which surrounds the area. The Preveli palm forest is found 38 kilometers from Rethymnon and can be reached by car.

Former President Barack Obama visited famous actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson on the island of Antiparos earlier this week. Obama's touched down on a private flight to the island of Paros. Former President Obama did not come without an entourage - Supposedly, he was accompanied by 35 security personnel.  The Civil Aviation Authority, the Police and the Coast Guard were busy preparing in Athens and Paros.

Astypalaia is the most western island in the Dodecanese Islands. Astypalaia has a history that is centuries old, villages with some of the most beautiful white houses in Greece, sunny beaches, and dramatic views from its castle. The shape of the island of Astypalaia is unique because it is connected by a narrow landmass that makes the island look like a butterfly from a bird’s eye view. The western part of Astypalaia is called Mesa Nisi, and the eastern side is called Exo Nisi.

Symi (sometimes spelled Simi) is located next to Rhodes Island. It is a hidden gem of the Dodecanese, and you will be enchanted by its colorful houses. The port looks like a postcard when you approach by boat, because of the bright colors of the mansions. The climate of the island is like the other Dodecanese islands - dry and hot in the summer. Symi is relatively hilly and has small valleys in the interior. The coastline is lined with beaches and rocky cliffs. The most popular place to go is the capital town, which is split into 2 sections: Gialos and Chorio. Other places to visit on the island include the Panormitis Monastery and Symi Island’s picturesque beaches.

Have you heard of Chalki before? Its solar electricity grid is the first of its kind in Greece, and it aims to power the whole island. The solar grid was inspired by the GR-eco Islands project, which is promoted by Greece’s PM, Mitsotakis.