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Agios Nektarios
Ναός στην τοποθεσία Κατσούρα, ένας σχετικά νέος ναός που ανεγέρθηκε από τον Ανδρέα Μπραουδάκη το 1968.
Με πληροφορίες από το βιβλίο "Αναζητώντας τις εκατό εκκλησιές της Χώρας Σφακίων", Γιώργος Κ.∆αλιδάκης
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As you leave the pine forest in Anopolis village area (Sfakia-Southwest Crete), you will spot a road heading towards the east. If you decide to follow it, you will see that it ends at Mouri after only four or five kilometres. Mouri is a very large village that has unfortunately been abandoned.
Over two hundred houses stand in ruin, and the only buildings in good condition are two shepherd huts and the small village church. This mountain destination is suitable for mountain bike or hiking. There is a hiking path from Chora Sfakion to Mouri village through Kavros settlement.
Tavri and Niatos plateaus are about 60 kilometres from Chania, at an altitude of 1000 and 1200 metres, and are part of the area known as Sfakia, west White Mountains (Lefka Ori).
No many dirt roads have been left in Sfakia so this is your chance if you have a 4x4 to get to two beautiful plateaus, the Tavri and Niatos.The road starts from Ammoudari village (there is a label) in Askifou Plateau, but be careful not to get confused because in the village the road forks. You have to turn left immediately after passing the building of OTE. For the next 2.8 km you drive on asphalt and then you get on a dirt road with a planted stone.
As you go up, you have a panoramic view of the Askifou plateau. In front of you, among the mountains, the sea pops up. You will reach Tavri after 7 kms and after 600 more meters you will see the path that goes left to the mountain retreat.
Do not stop here but continue for about 1 km further until you reach the beautiful Niatos plateau from whence many paths lead you to Kaloi Lakkoi, to Katsiveli and to Omalos in a demanding hike of 16 hours! In Niatos the dirt road makes a circle and you can move around to admire it from any aspect
Dozens of sheep usually graze here. In spring you will see flowers in all shades and colours appearing even among the stones. Above the plateau, the snowy peaks of the Lefka Ori mountains rise and there is an almost eerie silence across the region .
No many dirt roads have been left in Sfakia so this is your chance if you have a 4x4 to get to two beautiful plateaus, the Tavri and Niatos.The road starts from Ammoudari village (there is a label) in Askifou Plateau, but be careful not to get confused because in the village the road forks. You have to turn left immediately after passing the building of OTE. For the next 2.8 km you drive on asphalt and then you get on a dirt road with a planted stone.
As you go up, you have a panoramic view of the Askifou plateau. In front of you, among the mountains, the sea pops up. You will reach Tavri after 7 kms and after 600 more meters you will see the path that goes left to the mountain retreat.
Do not stop here but continue for about 1 km further until you reach the beautiful Niatos plateau from whence many paths lead you to Kaloi Lakkoi, to Katsiveli and to Omalos in a demanding hike of 16 hours! In Niatos the dirt road makes a circle and you can move around to admire it from any aspect
Dozens of sheep usually graze here. In spring you will see flowers in all shades and colours appearing even among the stones. Above the plateau, the snowy peaks of the Lefka Ori mountains rise and there is an almost eerie silence across the region .
Small village with some tavernas and rent rooms. From here you can start descending the beautiful Imbros Gorge, ending in Komitades (about two hours), or start some mountain biking, towards Akones peak - Asfendou - Kallikratis - Assigonia.
The Imbros Gorge was till late sixties the only way to reach the south coast of Sfakia. It was a natural shelter against invaders, like the Turks and later the Germans.
The gorge is as beautiful as the Samaria Gorge, only on a smaller scale. And it is by far more quiet, not having the crowds from there. Many wild trees can be seen, as well as a Venetian reservoir in the middle and a natural archway at the end. The gorge becomes very narrow on two spots, with spectacular views.
The Imbros Gorge was till late sixties the only way to reach the south coast of Sfakia. It was a natural shelter against invaders, like the Turks and later the Germans.
The gorge is as beautiful as the Samaria Gorge, only on a smaller scale. And it is by far more quiet, not having the crowds from there. Many wild trees can be seen, as well as a Venetian reservoir in the middle and a natural archway at the end. The gorge becomes very narrow on two spots, with spectacular views.
The third mountain shelter is in the Sfakion area (Chania Prefecture - West White mountains area Lefka Ori) close to Askifou plateau on the way to Chora Sfakion coastal village.
At the Tavri plateau, above the Askyfou plateau at an altitude of 1200m, the Tavri shelter was built in 1992. You can follow the rural road from the village of Askyfou, which is 7.7 kilometers long, to reach here. It is worth the effort to walk the unique route along the footpath through the dense cypress forest which spreads out above the village towards the Tavri plateau. The journey on foot takes about 1½ - 2 hours.
At the Tavri plateau, above the Askyfou plateau at an altitude of 1200m, the Tavri shelter was built in 1992. You can follow the rural road from the village of Askyfou, which is 7.7 kilometers long, to reach here. It is worth the effort to walk the unique route along the footpath through the dense cypress forest which spreads out above the village towards the Tavri plateau. The journey on foot takes about 1½ - 2 hours.
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