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Aposelemi Gorge starts at one kilometer south of Aposelemi wetland and ends at the area called Kserokamares in Kalo Chorio district It is 3800m long, and is one of the most precious natural ecosystems that exist in Gouves municipality. It contains a plethora of fauna and flora and has some very interesting geological formations.
Upon the rocky cliffs of the gorge, birds of pray lay their eggs, while the geological diversity and fertility of the earth promote the growth of lush vegetation.
At the south exit of the gorge an old bridge stands, which was used in the past to cross the river, facilitating access between the communities living in the region.
Over the last few years Gouves municipality has been promoting conservation in the gorge and protecting wildlife in the region.
Upon the rocky cliffs of the gorge, birds of pray lay their eggs, while the geological diversity and fertility of the earth promote the growth of lush vegetation.
At the south exit of the gorge an old bridge stands, which was used in the past to cross the river, facilitating access between the communities living in the region.
Over the last few years Gouves municipality has been promoting conservation in the gorge and protecting wildlife in the region.
To the east of Smari, at 400 m above sea level and 9km north of Kastelli village, with 99 inhabitants, Lagou is first mentioned in the Turkish census of 1671 with 4 haratsia (head tax).
The journey to the village is charming getting you through areas of impressive wild landscape, and the typical old stone houses of Lagou, through the combined efforts of the members of the cultural centre, are being restored to their original traditional form so as to get the well deserved honour of being considered a protected traditional settlement.
The journey to the village is charming getting you through areas of impressive wild landscape, and the typical old stone houses of Lagou, through the combined efforts of the members of the cultural centre, are being restored to their original traditional form so as to get the well deserved honour of being considered a protected traditional settlement.
At the northwest side of Potamies Pediados is located the monastery of Panayia Gouverniotissa. Dates back to 14th century and until 20th was a monastery.
The church has cross shape with beautiful frescos. Charasteristic fresco is this with the Christ Pantocrator in the middle dome.
At the time of Turkish occupation the monastery and its fields were not conquered by the Turks as the Ephemeral of the monastery told to the Turkish Pasha that he dreamed him to conquer the whole Crete.
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