Sculptures of Nature
Probably the most impressive place where the activity of rain water has created “works of art” is in the area of Chonos village. The limestone conglomerate of the Miocene period (13 million years ago) is rapidly being dissolved by water creating a great variety of forms and shapes. The separation of rock into different layers increases the activity of water.
Thus, different kind of towers with sharp edges, weird “drops” and torches, small and large grooves and many other surface depressions are formed. The visitor can walk within this stone forest and the wild vegetation that has developed with plenty of shrubs and wild flowers. Additionally, the nearby “Tripolitsa” gray limestone and dolomites expose large folds, which is not common for these rocks.
The cache is nearby.
To get to the cache: From Chonos village, at the East side of Psiloritis mountain, you will follow a good dirt road to Aidonohori and after a few kilometer you can find this fantastic place.
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