After a amazing routeamong green landscapes, the visitor, in a state of calm and relaxation, will meet the Paleokarya waterfall.
Paleokarya, is 25 km from their city Trikala and 11 km from the Gate of Trikala, while administratively it belongs to the municipality of Pyli. Its arched bridge Paleokarya, according to data from the municipality of Pyli, is located 500 m. Before the village of Kato Paleokarya, next to the dam of Portaikos. The bridge has a length of 26 meters, an arch opening of 19 meters and a height of 10 meters from the riverbed, while behind it falls an impressive waterfall of 12 meters, which continues to a smaller height of 2 meters.
In depth, the mountains of Katouna and the peaks of Gropa and Karava overgrown with firs and oaks adorn the landscape of the area with special beauty. Visitors from all over the world can be found at the waterfall of Paleokarya, which is a major tourist destination for those in the area, feeling awe of the way the water falls. Paleokarya is located, according to the same data, in a ravine of incomparable natural beauty, in a wild and impressive landscape, with a length of about 15km. and smaller width 1mm. And the depth starts from 1mm. and reaches 1.5 mm.
The entire length of the ravine of Paleokarya flows from the Paleokaritis river that springs from the neck of Gropa at a height of about 1700m, and flows into the Portaikos river. Compared to rivers of other ravines o Paleokaritis retains its waters all year round, is emphasized by the municipal authority. A large and rare variety of herbs and wildflowers adorns the entire area of ​​the ravine mountain landscape during the spring and summer period. Rich springs with crystal clear waters gush from everywhere left and right on its slopes. There are three plateaus that can be reached either by car or on foot (hiking). One is of Gropa, the second of Bey and the third of Karvasara that one can see the whole Thessalian plain. In his statements to the Athenian-Macedonian News Agency, the mayor of Pyli, Mr. Costas Maravas, emphasizes:
«… The municipality of Pyli is quite large in size. Both in the plain and in the mountainous part. The whole mountainous area of ​​the municipality is an oasis of coolness, hospitality and a place of vacation. Elati, Pertouli, Mesochora, Stournareika, Gardiki and all our other villages. The mountainous Paleokarya with the wonderful Gorge of the Paliokaritis river, the stone bridge, the waterfalls, the watermill and the water mill, the Folklore Museum of Ano Paleokarya are reference points for our visitors. We invite all friends to visit and enjoy the place…».
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