The Kargotis River (or Klarios or Karkotis)
The Klarios River flows from the northeastern slopes of the Troodos peak and flows into the occupied Morphou Bay. It is 24,750 metres long.
The river has created the unique valley of Solea, rich in vegetation and fruit trees. Along the river are artificial canals, through which the water is led to the villages of the valley.
Between the old and new settlement of Kakopetria, the Klarios is divided into three tributaries. The former is not an important source of water. But the other two, the Karkotis and Garillis, are important to the contribution to the total volume of water that the Klarios carries.
Tall pine trees, plane trees and poplars dominate the lush landscape, unlike the acacias and oak trees that are only sparse in the area.
The continuous river flow is used by various farms in the area to breed freshwater trout, which can be enjoyed at the local restaurants of the area.
Location
Forests - Rivers
Natural Springs of the Klarios River
The Klario River is 24,750 metres long and springs from the northeastern slopes of the Troodos peak, while it expands to the Turkish-occupied army bases of Morphou Bay. The inhabitants of the Solea valley have been indissolubly tied to the Klario River
River Karkotis Access Point
Just a few metres away from the Mylos tis Rodous (Rodous Mill), one can follow a small path that was created by the Community of Galata, which leads along the mouth of the Karkotis river. The area was included in the Natura 2000 network under the CY200
The Karkotis and Garrillis River Connection Point
The Karkotis and Garillis rivers are the two main tributaries of the Klario River. The first one originates from the northwestern slopes of Papoutsa, while the second one from the northeastern slopes of Troodos. On their way to their connection and the
The Waterfall of Petra tou Androgynou (Androgyne Stone)
Only a few metres away from Petra tou Androgynou is the waterfall with the same name. It is a small spring water, waterfall located in the centre of old (Palia) Kakopetria. It flows in an artificial groove for more than 250 metres before it falls onto
