A vast amount of water has flowed down through the Vavouledo Gorge into Palea Roumata since I described a walk here in just the third Explore ! (August 2009). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, sadly, the storms of last winter have washed away much of what I then described as \u201ca hidden gem\u201d and \u201cpossibly the best short walk in Western Crete.\u201d The path through the gorge has gone, and all the wooden footbridges damaged or destroyed; many loose rocks, boulders and fallen trees now make the walk difficult, though it’s still possible.
Despite the catastrophe, another short walk from Palea Roumata, described below, amply justifies the journey from Paleochora, so it’s time to re-visit one of my favourite villages. <\/p>