You know how it is. It seems that you have explored the whole country along and across, and suddenly — during an ordinary trip from point A to point B — you discover a place that you never knew about.
This is what happened to me in July 2018, when I once again traveled around Greece. I was driving a car from Trikala to Arta when I suddenly noticed a small road sign in the bushes by the road. Καταρράκτες. This word was one of the first Greek words I ever learned! :)
Katarráktes. Waterfalls.
Without hesitation, I turned onto a secondary road and after a couple of minutes, I reached a place that I never knew about.
When I arrived at the site, I saw that this is not just a waterfall. It turns out that one of the old stone bridges that I so like is here.
As I learned later, this place was built in the 16th century. A single-arch stone bridge was erected between high cliffs, and an artificial waterfall was created on the river. Stunning scenery, isn't it? I guess so. :)
As you can see, there is a small pond under the bridge. Great place for walking on the water! It was there that I met this couple and their dog.
These good people were totally fine with my presence with the camera and I took pictures of them with pleasure!
At first, the dog was rather suspicious of my movements, but later lost interest in me.
It seemed to me that the dog was a little sad...
The arch of the bridge.
By the way, the bridge is in excellent condition.
I spent several hours here ... This is an amazingly beautiful place for all nature lovers. I would like to come back here at a different time of year.
Thank you for reading!
Palaiokarya's Stone Bridge, Thessaly, Greece.
July, 2018.
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