
«Skepasmeno» Velvendos
At the foot of the West Pieria and at the entrance to the Lafista stream (otherwise Laforema), which starts from the Katafygi and flows into the Polyfytos Artificial Lake, 2.5 kilometers from Velvendo, is the «Skepasmeno» Canyon.
The area was thus baptized because of a point where the stream is covered by the earth. The «Skepasmeno» is a landscape of exceptional natural beauty, with waterfalls, natural ponds and impressive rocks. From the wooden observatory, one can enjoy the view of the first triple waterfall, 25 meters high.
The visitor can descend the waterfall, from a path of special difficulty, seeking its end. For extreme sports lovers, the descent can be done by ropes and through the waterfall itself.
The area is crossed by the main stream of a large basin, the eastern boundary of which is on the highest ridge of Pieria. The stream flows continuously and flows into the artificial lake of Polyfytos.
In the lower part of the area, a major waterfall of about 40 meters is formed, with two intermediate steps. The waterfall location is approximately 4 kilometers from Velvendo and the route is relatively easy.