Klifki Watermill & Waterfalls

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Leaving behind Kalentzi Citadel the route takes us to Klifki Watermill, accessed through a dirt road. The crystal-clear water comes up from the earth, through the rocks, in the valley of the Arachthos river at the Klifki springs. There are two caves on the site. The water springs within one of them and the second one is home to wild pigeons, swifts, and bats.

The springs are located relatively high in relation to the river, about 100m above it, and the flow is strong, about one cubic meter per minute. This rushing water flow adds a special kind of dynamism to the site. Visitors can also enjoy the rainbow created because of the falling water drops. Water, nature, the vitalising atmosphere, the sounds of the region create a unique experience one can only enjoy in this part of the world.

The spring water was used to run a fulling mill (mantani), an artificial waterfall and a grounding mill. The fulling mill was specifically made with wooden arms so that the new flocati rugs could be soaked before they were beaten clean along with other cloth items. The water mill is an authentic traditional wooden mill with grinding stones. The lower stone is stable and the top one can be turned to grind cereal grain produced in the surrounding area.

The mill is not in operation anymore, but it is truly impressive and revives images from a past era.