If you are heading towards Lousios Gorge from Pyrgos you will probably pass through the dramatic Neda Gorge before reaching the pretty mountain village of Andritsena. You absolutely have to stop at Temple of Apollo on the way which is only 20 minutes west.
Andritsena
Andritsena hugs the mountainside and has a few tavernas with wonderful views and there are a few pleasant accomodation options. Restaurant options may be limited if you are here out of season on a weekday.
Sepetos Monastery
A few miles north of Andritsena is Sepetos Monastery. The original monastery was destroyed by fire in 1915 and has been completely rebuilt. It is spread over five levels and appears to hang onto the cliff overlooking the Gorge. It is open to visitors in the morning.
Neda Falls
These falls are about a half an hour drive from the Temple of Apollo Epikorios and are absolutely wonderful but its a bit of a tricky path to get there. There are several paths to the falls depending on where you park.
We parked by the Bridge of Platania which crosses the Neda River and sat on the bridge for our picnic lunch. Our path from here to the main falls took us around half an hour and it’s steep, slippery and precipitous at times, not for the faint hearted, but so worth it. I had a lovely swim, but it was bloody cold!
Figalia
A ten minute drive or so from Neda Falls, depending where you parked is the small village of Figalia. It is now a sleepy unasuming typical village but has a long history with links to the wonderful Temple of Apollo Epikorios. The remains of the Fountain House are still visible on the outskirts of the village which dates from around 300BC. There is an information board on site which describes its discovery in 1927 with a drawing of how it would have looked in its prime with doric pillars and a roof.
Temple of Athena and Zeus Soter
On the outskirts of Figalia to the west are the remains of a small temple in a field which dates from around the 400 BC. We passed it on the way back from Neda Falls and it’s worth a peek.
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