In the northwestern part of Lesvos, between the settlements of Skoutaros and Lafionas, is the impressive waterfall Lakkos Koukougias.
The creation of the waterfall of Skoutaros is due to the action of faults that affect the volcanic rocks of the area, and more specifically the older lavas, of andesitic composition that cover the valley, lakkouyas. The waters of the stream, with periodic flow, come from the mountainous massif “Chorevtra” (699m.).
They encounter the rift that creates a terrace and plummet off a cliff about 10 meters. Due to the momentum of the water during the fall, a vortex is created that creates a natural depression at the point of the fall, called the “cauldron of giants”.
