Xeros Valley

This is a remote area which will look a bit different in the summer time. The nearest road is one of the few that spans this particular valley.

Here I Am:

The Xeros Valley runs from Roudia Bridge down to Foinikas and the sea. During the 2018/2019 it was transformed by unprecedented rainfall, and a lot of the bridges were washed away. The location of this shot is between Vretsia and the Galataria to Salamiou Crossing. As well as a water mill, there are more substantial ruins in the area. Nearby is a lovely part of the river, which is ideal for picnics and paddling when the water levels are sufficient.

 

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