At the waterfalls
In the waterfalls: Nydri - Dimosaris Waterfalls The walker’s orientation and safety is solely their responsibility. The present report, the relevant tracks (gpx) and the rest of the informational material are just supplementary. The proper equipment is necessary, depending on the weather conditions and the nature of the route.  Route’s type: linear  Route’s duration: 1 hour (one way) Route’s length: 3,700 metres (one way) Level of difficulty: easy Suggested season: All seasons, weather permitting. The route Dimosaris Waterfalls is a fairly popular destination, at least during the tourist season. The route proposed here is not the standard main route but follows parallel roads and paths for most of it. The proposed route is not signposted and following it requires caution. The route starts from the main pedestrian street of Nydri (indicatively, the taxi stand is considered as the start) and continues north-northeast along the pedestrian street until it meets the Dimosaris bridge. From there we turn west, parallel to the river (there is a sign) until we reach the main asphalt road, the main road of Lefkada - Vasiliki. At this point, and for about 80 meters we follow the provincial road to the north and after passing the bridge we turn west on the small asphalt road where we continue on the same route, with direction to the river (Northwest - West). In about 850 metres, at the point where the asphalt turns to the south, we continue straight on, through the dirt road which leads us to an olive grove. We easily cross the olive grove and end up at a junction of small roads. We continue straight on and after passing the local stadium (on our left) we turn west from the bridge where we reach the main road leading to the parking area for the waterfalls, after about 600 metres. In the parking area there is a café from which a tastefully landscaped path starts, easily passable and requiring increased attention in only a few places. The path leads us through a lush environment next to the river, to the dreamlike and imposing landscape of the gorge and the waterfall. As a linear route, the return is by the same route unless the walker has arranged to have a vehicle waiting for him at the parking area of the waterfall. On the island of Lefkada there are: Citizen Service Centres in the town of Lefkada, in Nydri and in Vasiliki. Police Headquarters in the town of Lefkada and a Police Station in Vlyho. In addition to private health structures there are: Hospital in Lefkada Town, Health Centre in Vasiliki and Regional Medical Centre in Syvros. Nydri Nydri is the most famous and cosmopolitan tourist resort of the island of Lefkada. The settlement became particularly famous when in 1963 the ship owner Aristotle Onassis bought the opposite island of Skorpios. Since then, it has hosted numerous celebrities from all over the world, which gave it international fame. Today, a statue of Onassis stands in the harbour of the village.  Today it has exceptional tourist amenities with many accommodations, tavernas and nightclubs. In addition, it has many attractions and a lovely beach. Apart from the famous waterfalls in Dimosari, it is worth visiting the chapel of Agia Kyriaki , located opposite Nydri, in the bay of Vlychos, with excellent views of Nydri and the island of Valaoritis, Madouri. On the way to the chapel, on the hill of Nymphs, we meet the grave of the archaeologist Dörpfeld. The archaeologist William Dörpfeld was a supporter of the theory that Lefkada is the Ithaca of Odysseus and his palace was located in Nydri. During excavations in the plain of Nydri at the Steno site, he found many remarkable findings, which testify that Nydri has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Dimosaris Waterfalls The Dimosaris Waterfalls are located just 4 km from the sea, in the homonymous gorge. They are located very close to the most cosmopolitan part of the island, Nydri, and yet the peace and tranquility of the landscape is unique. It is one of the most important natural attractions of the island, even in the season when water is scarce.  At the entrance of the waterfalls there is an almost "arched" opening from which the rock has been cut away. We come across the first waterfall, Ronies, among huge rocks. It is the smallest and forms a beautiful turquoise small lake. Climbing up the steps we meet the next waterfall, about 12 metres high. Even with a small amount of water, it is charming. The dense vegetation, the gurgling water, the imposing, smooth and shiny rocks, the pond, all contribute to an unforgettable experience. A swim in their gurgling waters will also be unforgettable.
At the waterfalls
Place
Lefkada