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Modern Description: The road, now mostly un-surfaced, continues north as far as Cape Kafiréas – known also by its Venetian name of ‘Cavo Doro' – where Nauplios, father of Palamedes, is said to have lighted torches to mislead the Greeks on their return from Troy, in revenge for the murder of his son on a false charge of treachery. The scattered villages of this area are still inhabited by the descendants of the Albanians who were settled here by the Venetians in the 15th century. Time and patience, and strong-legs or a strong vehicle are needed to explore further in this area: there are no road-signs and because the roads on the ground often do not correspond to those on the older maps, a detailed and up-to-date map of the area is essential. Those who have the energy to explore, however, will be rewarded – especially on the north side of the mountain – by some grand and beautiful valleys, rich in flora, butterflies and fauna. Mediaeval mule-paths and stone kalderimi can be followed along the scenic Dimosari Gorge, for example.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Caphereus
Wikidata ID: Q1982478
Manto: 9051539

Info: McGilchrist's Greek Islands

(From McGilchrist’s Greek Islands, © Nigel McGilchrist 2010, excerpted with his gracious permission. Click for the books)

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