Vromonero comes from an ancient Greek word which means strong ("vrimon") and sacred ("ieron").
According to a legend, the goddess Demeter met Jason on the hillside of Mount Ida and Pluto, the god of the underworld, was the fruit of their love...
The trees in the woods are typical for the area of Mt Psiloritis. The particularity of the anaglyph and the rocks of Psiloritis have not been an obstacle to the growth of vegetation. However, they formed special edaphic, microclimatic, environmental conditions that allowed various species to create distinct forms and characteristics that reflect the distinctiveness of the mountain. The flora consists of many flowers, low bushes and trees, like Prinos (Quercus coccifera).
This visit is also worthwhile, as the Municipality of Kroussonas has made it more welcoming to visitors by providing it with picnic facilities. Best month to visit the place is mid November with beutiful autumn colors.
How to get there
Drive past the village of Kroussonas and after about 3 km turn left into an asphalt road that soon becomes a dirt road, at N 35 13.649 E 024 58.047. This road is 7 km long, not bad for common cars.
On the way you meet two junctions: At the first one you go left (See WP1) and at the second one you go right. Remember to follow the signs to Vromonero (in Greek Βρωμονερό). In case you see a fence gate blocking the way just open it, pass and close it behind you. It’s there for the goats, not humans.
Vromonero is at the end of the dirt road, you will also see the small church of Agios Charalambos in front of you. You can park there, see around a bit and follow your GPS to the cache.
The cache
The cache is a small (3X4X8 cm) plastic container wrapped in a plastic bag. It contains a pencil, a logbook, the geocaching note and some small goodies to trade.
Please, hide it well again!
