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The sandy beach of Vai lies at the east coast of Crete like a lagoon in a small bay and is famous for its palm trees, which is in stark contrast to the surrounding barren landscape.
The beach got its name from the trees, which are called "Vayia" in local dialect.
It is said that the forest was created from date seeds, which the Egyptian soldiers left behind as they passed during a war in support of Itanos against Presos and Ierapetra.
The palm wood is fenced in nowadays and is a protected area, where camping is forbidden.
The combination of palm trees and sea attracts a large number of visitors in both summer and winter.