German Scale and Koulentianos Tower
Iron
ore (hematite) has been mined in Vatika since ancient times. Before
World War II, the German company Gromman actively mined the area of
Saint Elisai between Agia Anargyroi - Koulendianos Tower and Viglafia.
The ore was weighed at the imposing scale before being loaded on ships.
The area is now protected as part of the Lake Strongyli Natura 2000
site. The scale makes an interesting destination for a hike along the
wild coastline.
