The ancient temple of “Kardaki” (510 b.C.) dedicated to an unidentified till today deity, possible Apollo, is named after the close by spring (“Kardaki”). Characterized by Doric, Ionic & architectonic styles of the “Magna Grecia” (Ancient South Italy) the temple is located close to the beach while the spring is even closer, almost at shore. The famous ancient historian “Thucidides” mentions in his books the “Kardaki” location by the name of “Meteora”.
Our tour is actually taking place along the shore of this ancient temple. The coast we are paddling in modern times, is along a vast public garden, by the name of “Mon Repos”, where one century ago the British ruler had his mansion, and after him the ex-king of Greece had his “Summer” Palace.
The point of no return of our tour is the “Kardaki” spring and thw stone old dock, a spot for public swimming and snorkeling.
Sea bottom is full of a weed called “Poseidonia” and this presence demonstrates the healthy sea environment of this close to town region.