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Distance: 5.66 mi
Elevation gain: 1,129 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 1,129 ft
Max elevation: 1,701 ft
TrailRank: 52
Min elevation: 795 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 2 hours 37 minutes
Time: 3 hours 21 minutes
Coordinates: 1601
Uploaded: January 16, 2023
Recorded: January 2023

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near Voulisméni, Crete (Greece)

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Itinerary description

Paschaligo is a small grove located 1.5 km southwest of Neapolis town, on the northern slopes of Mount Kavalaras. The existence of the forest is related to the history of the region, which was named after the Venetian feudal lord Fillipo Pasqualigo, who lived in a chateau that was built here. Pasqualigo constructed irrigation ditches to supply his tower with water coming from the local spring Vigli. Later, locals used the irrigation ditches by building watermills along them and were established in the area, developing the settlement Kenourgio Chorio that later evolved to Neapolis. The mills still stand in the heart of the forest, but are severely damaged by time.

Since early 20th century, the grove was the favorite naturalist destination of residents of Neapolis, as the water turned the area to a small paradise. The wooded area, the gurgling water and the scenic mills still compose a wonderful setting.

The area is a remarkable place of beauty in the dry region of north Mirabello and its important biodiversity has raised the ecological interest and aesthetic value of the area. The vegetation is typical of the Cretan limestone grounds, but is highly developed due to the abundance of water. It consists of high shrubs, trees and large platans, oaks, cypresses, olive groves, lemon trees and several endemic plants.

Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Pashaligo Grove cretanbeaches.com
https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/woods/pashaligo-grove-neapolis

Waypoints

Set of Kart Postal episode 9

https://www.ertflix.gr/vod/vod.170395-kart-postal-10#.Y9NiRNEq0Kg.link

Agia Katerini

Voulismeni, a village surrounded by orchards, is located on the provincial road network 1.5km NW of Neapoli. The Venetian Temple of Agia Ekaterini and two Fountains from the Ottoman era are its main sights. Also, its area comprises the hamlet of Xerolimni and the Holy Monasteries of Xera Xila, Agios Onoufrios and Panagia Vigliotissa.The latter is located just over the village of Voulismeni at the area of Vigli, on a verdant slope with laurels, myrtles and oaks. www.agiosnikolaoscrete.com

Sakralbau

Panagia

Wegpunkt

Vigli

Sakralbau

Picknick

Aussichtspunkt

Wegpunkt

Ispitas monastery

The Monastery of the Transfiguration of Christ (Metamorphosis) in Nispitas area, is located 4km southwest of Neapolis. The monastery was deserted during the Turkish occupation of Crete and only the church has survived until today. Around the chapel there are some ruins of the old monastery complex. The monastery, celebrating on August 6th, was built during the Venetian Era, probably after 1553, next to the the village of Nispitas. The church is arch-vaulted and is supported by buttresses. The walls of the church are covered with some amazing stone carvings, typical of the Venetian period. Moreover, the frescoes of the church did not survive the Turkish Era, but they are mentioned in very old documents. Πηγή: ⭐ Travel Guide for Island Crete ⛵, Greece❗ - Lord Christ Monastery at Nispitas cretanbeaches.com https://www.cretanbeaches.com/en/religious-monuments-on-crete/inactive-monasteries-and-hermitages/the-inactive-monasteries-of-mirabello/monastery-of-the-transfiguration-of-christ-at-nispitas