Upon hearing the words “petrified forest”, one’s mind may automatically go to the famous natural monument in Lesvos, which, along with the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona in the US, is considered the largest of its kind in the world.

Greece, however, is also home to a coastal petrified palm forest in Vatika, Laconia. Although it is lesser known than the one in Sigri, Lesvos, it is considered a true wonder of nature by anyone who has had the chance to explore the extensive coastal area where it is located – or anyone who has ventured to dive underwater to see its off-shore continuation.

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A visit to the Agios Nikolaos geopark, where the forest is located, is captivating. The landscape is intoxicatingly beautiful with the wild nature embraced by the sea. Even coming here during the cooler winter months, Vatika’s beauty is engaging, the sight of waves crashing around the forest on cold, wintry days makes for a memorable sight.

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