Epta Piges

Eptas Piges translates from Greek as “Seven Springs.” It is a true oasis with lush vegetation and bubbling fresh water. Peacocks and ducks roam freely here, and the peacocks often visit the local restaurant in hopes of getting a treat. Water from natural springs forms a stream that flows through a narrow tunnel into a lake and then turns into a picturesque waterfall. In the middle of the tunnel, there is a 13-meter-deep vertical well, which serves as both a skylight and ventilation. A walk through the dark tunnel, known as the “tunnel of love,” is an unusual and memorable experience, but people who suffer from claustrophobia are better off choosing an alternative route along the path leading to the lake. The tunnel was built by Italians in the 1920s to facilitate the transfer of water to an artificial lake. The Italians' goal was to build a dam to supply water to Kolymbia, a former agricultural village. The lake is 1 to 8 meters deep and about 200 meters long. It is the only place on the island where you can swim in fresh water. The road to this place passes through a gorge with green plane trees and pines. The lake is home to rare gizzani fish, crabs, as well as peacocks, ducks, geese, and turtles. It is pleasant to stroll leisurely along the paths and bridges, enjoying the coolness of the stone canals, listening to the birds singing and the sounds of nature.