Mylonas waterfall, Waterfall near Ierapetra, Crete, Greece.
Mylonas Waterfall drops from rocky cliffs and creates a powerful display of cascading water surrounded by pine forest. The water collects in a small pool below, where visitors can see the force of the falling water.
Concrete pipes built around 1960 run through the area and show how water was once channeled for farming. This system connected the Agios Ioannis settlement to water sources in the region.
The waterfall holds meaning for local communities as a natural landmark that defines the landscape of southeastern Crete. Visitors experience the power of flowing water in a setting shaped by the surrounding forest.
Two routes lead to the waterfall: a shorter walk of about 20 minutes following old water pipes, or a longer trek of around two hours starting from Agios Ioannis village. The longer path requires crossing streams and climbing over rocks.
In winter and after heavy rain, the waterfall swells and forms a temporary lake at its base. Visitors who time their trip right can witness this seasonal transformation.
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