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Greece
Seven Springs – a small secret paradise, with lots of pine trees and amazing flow of crystal water, surrounded by greenery that reveals the greatness of nature. This stunning place has seven sparkling springs and a few rivers, which flows whole year and never dry even in the very hot summer season. All of them form a lake, which was built by the Italians primarily in order to provide the nearby village Kolympia with fresh water. This is THE PLACE to cool down even in the highest heat of the summer, and to enjoy a refreshing, magical scenery.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Seven Springs (Epta Piges)
Welcome to Epta Piges, or Seven Springs, a verdant sanctuary that stands in stark contrast to the sun-drenched coastal ruins of Rhodes. Located approximately 27 kilometers from Rhodes Town, near the village of Archangelos, this…
Listen in the app2The Seven Springs Source
We begin at the heart of the site, where the seven natural springs emerge from the hillside. If you look closely at the ground and the rocky outcrops, you can see the water bubbling up in seven distinct locations. …
Listen in the app3The Taverna and the Resident Peacocks
As we move away from the immediate source of the springs, we find ourselves in the central social hub of Epta Piges—the traditional taverna. Situated under a canopy of ancient trees and directly beside the flowing water, this…
Listen in the app4Entrance to the Italian Tunnel
We now approach the most famous and adventurous attraction at Epta Piges: the entrance to the Italian tunnel. Built in the early 1930s, this tunnel was an engineering solution to transport water from the springs to a reservoir…
Listen in the app5Inside the Dark Passage
Step inside the tunnel, and the world outside immediately vanishes. The first thing you will notice is the temperature drop and the absolute darkness, save for the faint light behind you or the glow of a fellow traveler's phone. …
Listen in the app6The Reservoir Lake and Italian Dam
Emerging from the tunnel, you are greeted by the sight of a serene, emerald-green lake. This is the reservoir created by the Italian dam, which was completed around 1931. …
Listen in the app7The Waterfall and Cascades
Just below the dam, the water spills over in a series of beautiful cascades and a small, picturesque waterfall. To reach the best viewing spot, you should turn left after exiting the tunnel and follow the path down toward the…
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As we conclude our journey through Epta Piges, we return to the quiet shade of the pine forest. This site has offered us a different perspective on the island of Rhodes—one that is green, wet, and surprisingly cool. …
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What is Epta Piges?
Epta Piges is a place in Greece with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.2536, 28.1136 |
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