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In the south coast of Dia there are four coves, from west to east Agios Georgios, Kapari, Panagia (Madonna) and Agrielia. One more cove, Aginara, is to the east.

History

The island was formerly known as Standia, by juncture loss in the phrase ???? ??? (Greek for 'on Dia').

It was the principal port of Crete for centuries. Its four south coves have been used as anchorages since the Minoan period.

Mythology

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