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Exploring Rouvas Gorge Zaros: An Antiquity Water Spring in An Ecosystem of Holly Trees
Zaros has been renowned since ancient times for its freshwater spring that continues to flow even today. The Rouvas forest, located in the Saint Nicholas gorge, is a significant habitat of holly trees that is of national significance.
Zaros has been renowned since ancient times for its freshwater spring that continues to flow even today. The Rouvas forest, located in the Saint Nicholas gorge, is a significant habitat of holly trees that is of national significance.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Rouvas - The hiking path starts from the lake of Zaros and it is part of the E4 trail. We follow the path in the gorge of Agios Nikolaos, where we walk along the river bed, which has a lot of water on spring and several waterfalls and ponds are formed. After 2 hours (almost 5 km) we will find ourselves at the enchanting holly forest of Rouvas. At…
- Rouvas - The hiking path starts from the lake of Zaros and it is part of the E4 trail. We follow the path in the gorge of Agios Nikolaos, where we walk along the river bed, which has a lot of water on spring and several waterfalls and ponds are formed. After 2 hours (almost 5 km) we will find ourselves at the enchanting holly forest of Rouvas. At Ai Giannis, we will find a landscaped picnic area. There is a mountain shelter, toilets, benches and a spring where we can enjoy a brief snack. At this point we will have to decide if we will continue to the location “Dyo Prini”, where we can admire the view to the forest of Rouvas, Zaros and Messara plane, or if we will return to the lake.
What's Included
- Experienced, English-speaking trekking guide
- Trekking equipment provided (poles and backpack)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off (within set area)
- Snack pack included (energy bar, fruit, juice, water)
- Bottled water provided
- Travel in a Land Rover Discovery 3 with fuel included
- Experienced, English-speaking trekking guide
- Trekking equipment provided (poles and backpack)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access
- Free hotel pick-up and drop-off (within set area)
- Snack pack included (energy bar, fruit, juice, water)
- Bottled water provided
- Travel in a Land Rover Discovery 3 with fuel included
What's Not Included
- • Anything that it is not mentioned at the “Price includes” list
- • Anything that it is not mentioned at the “Price includes” list
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Hulahome
Oct 16, 2023
A challenging climb and descent - The hike was a challenge for me at age 76. Pictures show people walking in open spaces with rocky background as well as in and through the rocks, but it is mostly the later. Sometimes the route is over and through large stones with no stairs or path. This was a new form of “hiking” for me. Chryssa, my guide was spectacular in knowing the gorge and aiding me when necessary and advising technique.
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