Cave / Hermitage of St Arsenios Chrysavgis (Velliani)

Above the monastery of Vellianis Prodromos, in a very sharp location of Mount Gorilla Paramythia, at an altitude of approximately 1,200 m, is the Ask of Saint Arsenio, which is particularly honored by the inhabitants of the surrounding area. This is a great natural cave, where in an older season they lived ascetics. The cave that is the expertise presents considerable interest as “by various points falls drops of crystal clear water while a slightly more means there is an iron staircase that leads high on a plateau where the flow of a source is clearly heard. The chapel dedicated to him, housed to the right of the cave as we see it from the outside and is divided by an iron door from its wooden balcony. ” “Tradition says, that Agios Arsenios lived here. However, because this is not confirmed by the biographies of the saints bearing this name, it may be some other hermit named Arsenios, who lived in this area, or in the name of Agios Arsenios, was honored by the Ascantium Temple. ” “Every year early May that is his festival, he rises a priest with a crowd of faithful for operating. Many of them are overnight with tents inside the cave. In any case, it is worth visiting Agios Arsenios as it is a unique experience and the incredible view from there will reward you. Suggested activities:
• The point is ideal for natural tourism and the view of the Valley of Paramythia with its scattered villages (Chrysus, Karioti, Dafnoula, Pagrators, Karounari, Rachouli, Respanous and more) Magnificent. Two paths lead there: The first and easiest starts from Karioti location just after the newly built observatory on the slopes left of the cave. (On the path there were serious maintenance work in 2014). ). The second and clearly harder is 600 meters from the archaeological site of the element and meets it if the dirt road is followed immediately after the parking lot that is there. The path is suitable for experienced walkers or groups with specialized mountain guides and good physical condition as in uk few points calling the rocks are quite sharp and the soil non-solid. • In the same area you can also visit Ancient Elepa and other attractions you can find interests, but also enjoy a traditional meal in the taverns of the area