7 Springs
Seven Springs (Epta Piges)
The area was named after the seven springs that are located on a slope and from which water flows from the river Loutani. The water from these seven points passes through a narrow tunnel which ends up in a lake located in the area.
The lake has a depth of 1 to 8 meters and a length of about 200 meters. It is an artificial lake that was created thanks to the construction of a dam from the Italians in 1931, in order to supply water to the neighboring village of Kolymbia.
The tunnel of the Seven Springs connecting the river to the lake began to be built in 1920 and was completed 11 years later. The tunnel is 150 meters long and 13 meters deep. In the middle of the route, there is a well which serves as a light source and ventilation, while the lake where the waters end up is fenced off by a dam where a waterfall is formed.
The route to the Seven Springs and the ravine with plane trees and pines are of great natural beauty. Along the entire width of the ravine there are small bridges, a pond with ducks and peacocks which are roaming around.
There you can find the restaurant and dine there while enjoying the scenic view of the natural environment with ducks and peacocks roaming around.
A Unique Tranquil Experience!
One of the most charming destinations on Rhodes, Seven Springs (Epta Piges) is a cool, magical landscape, a real oasis even in the heat of high summer, swamped in greenery, offering a unique tranquil experience!
Water flows out of the springs all year around, which is forming a small lake. The lake remains replenished thanks to the dam.
The access to the lake is very popular with visitors and a unique experience. If you feel adventurous enough, you can to walk through a 186 meters long and 2.5 meters high very narrow dark tunnel to get to the lake. Walking through the dark tunnel with your feet in the running fresh water, is an exciting experience, but can be a claustrophobic experience. For walking through the tunnel flip-flops are also recommended as you will have to walk though ankle high running waters.
As an alternative route you can simply follow a walking path to the lake. The area of Seven Springs and the nearby forests are also suitable for walking. It is recommended that you carry a bottle of fresh water with you. For walking in those areas it is important that you wear sturdy shoes.
The area belongs to a Natura 2000 protected zone (GR4210006) together with the Valley of Butterflies (Petaloudes) and Mt. Profitis Elias.
