At Tzoumerka, where the water and the rivers are abundant, one has the chance to visit and traverse many stone bridges. These edifices, beside their practical use, constitute the ultimate feat of both architecture and elegance, since they fit in perfectly in the surrounding environment. The most famous among them is that of Plaka, which was constructed in 1866. Its dimensions (61 m. of length and 20 m. of height) make it the largest one-arch stone bridge in the Balkans. It served as the border between Greece and Turkey for over 30 years.
The bridge of Politsa, a one-arch stone-bridge, connects the village of Ampelochori with that of Fortossi. There are no known data concerning when and by whom it was built. Next to it and even sharing the same boulders, has been built a concrete modern bridge for the vehicles, which looks so odd next to the traditional stone-bridge.
The «Anemotripa» cave is located 3 km from Pramanta, at an altitude of 900 meters. It has three levels and its exploited part available to tourists is approximately 250 meters. Uniquely carved colored stalagmites and three ponds in shades of grey, brass and white, which have been formed over time create a dreamlike atmosphere.
The monastery of Kipina, built in 1212 in honor of the Dormition of Virgin Mary is the most impressive of the region. It is embedded within a vertical cliff in such a miraculous way that makes it hard to be traced from a distance. There used to be a drawbridge to secure the entrance of possible invasions and one can still visit the 240 m. deep cave, used back then, as a shelter for the protection of nearby residents.
The Monastery of Tsouka, not far from the village of Elliniko, is a wonderfully preserved monastery. It took its current form in 18th century, but its history dates back to 1190. It’s built on top of a steep, almost vertical cliff, with a panoramic view towards the Arachtos Gorge.
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“O Kakos o Lykos” combines the elements of comfort and tradition and was made with the aim of those who choose it for their stay, to feel that they spent a few days like a fairy tale.
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