It is one of the four gorges we come across in the great rocky façade of southwestern Arakynthos, north of Messologhi. The gorge has an opening towards the lagoon of Aetoliko and can be seen while driving on the National Road as we pass Chaliki, after Kefalovryso and on the way to Kleisoura. The environmental characteristics of this gorge are...
Ska is a torrent running in the mountains of Kato Nafpaktia. It flows between mount Rigani (1469m) and the complex of peaks on the northwest of Nafpaktos, which rise just above 1000m., such as Prophitis Ilias, Paliokastro, Koutra and Tsokana. Its ever flowing springs must be sought high on the mountainous ravines, but at lower altitudes its...
The first half of the biggest tributary of Evinos, Kotsalos, is known as Kakavos. Its springs are located in the area of Ano Chora, Tsekoura and Omalia. There is an old trail that runs parallel to the river inside this gorge, connecting the villages Ano Chora and Ampelakiotissa. It is accessible, organized with signs and lasts about 2-2,5...
This gorge is formed between the mountains of Makrynoros (area of Apodotia) and Agios Arsenios (area of Efpalio). The river Mornos (ancient Dafnos) runs the gorge. This area was a passage from Nafpaktia towards Dorida and from the coastal lands towards Katafigio, Anavriti, Kentriki etc. It was through this canyon that in 267 b.C. an...
A large impressive gorge crossing Arakynthos. Impressive vertical cliffs, 300m high, rise on its slopes. Today it is driven through by the National Road Antirrio – Ioannina. During the prehistoric era the canyon served as an exit for the waters of the gigantic system of lakes covering all the currently existing gorges and lakes in the area...
