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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

Vrysses Dam

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Vrysses Dam

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  • Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης, Greece

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    May 17, 2022

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    Dam wall of the reservoir on the road with a great view.
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    Lake Potamon (Greek: Λίμνη Ποταμών, Limni Potamon) is a reservoir near the Greek city of Rethymno on Crete. It provides water for the city of Rethymno and its surrounding area.

    Lake Potamon is the largest freshwater lake in Crete.
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    The lake has an area of 16 square kilometers and a maximum depth of 54 meters. Its storage capacity is 22.5 million cubic meters. The reservoir has a shoreline of twelve kilometers. The Patsos Gorge stream and the Stavromana stream, which originates near Agia Fotini, flow into the lake.
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    View of the Sea – Vrysses Dam loop from Περιβόλια

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 200 m

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    Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης, Greece

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