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Episkopi (Επισκοπή) a beautifull and traditional village and the name of a municipality in the Heraklion Prefecture, Crete, Greece. Population 2,533 (2001).
Episkopi municipality is located at a distance of 17 kilometres from Heraklion city consisting of the following villages: Episkopi, Sgourokefali, Aitania, Kaenourgio Chorio, Galipe, Galifa and the settlements of Stamni, Skopela and Chohlakies.
Episkopi municipality is located at a distance of 17 kilometres from Heraklion city consisting of the following villages: Episkopi, Sgourokefali, Aitania, Kaenourgio Chorio, Galipe, Galifa and the settlements of Stamni, Skopela and Chohlakies.
Astraki or Neraidospilios cave is situated about 23 km from Heraklion, and 2 km far from the village of Astraki. It is a natural cave associated with many legends about fairies and witches. Nowadays, the cave has been constructed and its entrance is closed with a gate, so you cannot visit it.
Deep in the cave there is a water spring. The landscape around the cave is wonderful, with a small artificial lake, wild vegetation and a relaxing environment.
In the Astrakiano gorge, follow the path by the river of Karteros until you reach the bridge of Aitania. The path often crosses the closed pipe of the aqueduct. A wooden construction covers the closed pipe of the aqueduct, in order to protect it. Small lakes, watermills, small waterfalls and the sounds of nature (frogs, birds, wind blowing through the trees) will accompany your route.
Deep in the cave there is a water spring. The landscape around the cave is wonderful, with a small artificial lake, wild vegetation and a relaxing environment.
In the Astrakiano gorge, follow the path by the river of Karteros until you reach the bridge of Aitania. The path often crosses the closed pipe of the aqueduct. A wooden construction covers the closed pipe of the aqueduct, in order to protect it. Small lakes, watermills, small waterfalls and the sounds of nature (frogs, birds, wind blowing through the trees) will accompany your route.
