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Koufi, a small village in the Municipality of Lappaion, of the prefecture and county of Milopotamos - Rethimno, and is built on a hill with an impressive view in all directions.
Lately, a large number of houses and common use areas are being refurbished, showcasing the village’s traditional character. Inside and around the village there are many churches, country chapels and Venetian remains.
Despite its isolated location, Koufi has become popular in recent years, as a result of the activities of the village’s cultural society in many areas. One of the spiritual children of Koufi is Yiannis Dalenzas, the great writer from Rethymno. Other villages in the closer area are Episkopi, Argiroupolis, Miriokefala, Vilandredo.
Lately, a large number of houses and common use areas are being refurbished, showcasing the village’s traditional character. Inside and around the village there are many churches, country chapels and Venetian remains.
Despite its isolated location, Koufi has become popular in recent years, as a result of the activities of the village’s cultural society in many areas. One of the spiritual children of Koufi is Yiannis Dalenzas, the great writer from Rethymno. Other villages in the closer area are Episkopi, Argiroupolis, Miriokefala, Vilandredo.
The gorge of Petres which lies at the eastern side of Episkopi beach, Rethimno prefecture, is easily accessible even by bathers. You find the gorge on the main road, 12 km west of Rethymnon and 63 km west from Heraklion city.
There is room for parking at the seaward side. The river of the gorge is a continuation by the gorges and rivers of Mili and Kato Poros Gorges and Asi Gonia gorge-river. It has water all year round and forms an important wetland of Crete. It is a marshy area and there is a pool on the landward side of the road, which attracts a variety of herons, waders and migrants. A good watching point is the overlooking point on the east side of the river. A chapel is under construction at the roadside entrance. The Petres gorge, which is reached by a track on the eastern side of the river, has breeding Griffon Vultures and possibly other birds of prey.
The narrow part of Petres gorge is quite small and is approximately 1km long, and is the part close to the beach. You can start the walk from the village of Karoti or Koufi, some km south from the main Petres gorge area.
There is room for parking at the seaward side. The river of the gorge is a continuation by the gorges and rivers of Mili and Kato Poros Gorges and Asi Gonia gorge-river. It has water all year round and forms an important wetland of Crete. It is a marshy area and there is a pool on the landward side of the road, which attracts a variety of herons, waders and migrants. A good watching point is the overlooking point on the east side of the river. A chapel is under construction at the roadside entrance. The Petres gorge, which is reached by a track on the eastern side of the river, has breeding Griffon Vultures and possibly other birds of prey.
The narrow part of Petres gorge is quite small and is approximately 1km long, and is the part close to the beach. You can start the walk from the village of Karoti or Koufi, some km south from the main Petres gorge area.
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