GREECE PELOPONNESE ELEIA KAIAPHAS

The spring of "Loutra Kaiapha" that comes out of the Lapithos mountain was in antiquity dedicated to the Anigridion nymphs. Its sulphurous waters were already known in ancient times to cure skin diseases, rheumatism and asthma. There are no remains of this thousands of years old tradition, but on the small islet of Agia Aikaterini that can be reached via a narrow bridge, a spa hotel of fading noblesse is still seasonally open.

Above: The 2008 views shows the barren hills behind Lake Kaiaphas as a result of the desastrous fires one year earlier not only in the region of Zacharo. - Below: The name of Kaiaphas goes back to the Jewish High Priest Kaiphas who is said to have run ashore at this coast.

Left: The taverna next to the lake is always a good choice when revisiting the place.