The Polylimnio waterfall hike

We didn't expect too much when we read about a waterfall just off the road from Kalamata to Pílos, but we were surprised with what we found.

The Polylimnio waterfalls are near the village of Charavgí from where a well marked route over a dirt road leads to a parking just next to the valley.

But first we had to tackle the small roads of the village.

Getting closer

The descent with washed out grooves required 4x4

Edi in danger!

First fallen rock got him

First waterfall of many

A good path leads up the river through dense vegetation.

Autumn is here

Another waterfall

And many more

The danger of falling rocks was no empty threat

The climb starts

The highest waterfall is getting into sight

Reaching the main waterfall

The day before we had heavy rain which made the rocks very slippery. But it also was the reason for a lot of water coming down the river and great waterfalls between the many lakes. These lakes are in summer a great spot for a dip, today it wasn't enticing enough to strip and jump :-)

Queen Olga snowdrops - a variety which blooms in autumn

Climbing up next to the waterfall

Clamps and ropes were securing the way over slippery rocks

Reaching the last waterfall

My favourite waterfall

The last climb through the waterfall

Very slippery

Finally we reached a path which lead us to a road and back to our parking

Here it comes

Tackling the grooves uphill now

Definitely the flower of the day!