Ambracian Gulf
17/03/2025
The Ambracian Gulf is a rich fishing ground. Flathead mulle sea bass, shrimp, bream, sardines and red mullet are fished in the lagoons and waters
The Ambracian Gulf is a rich fishing ground. Flathead mulle sea bass, shrimp, bream, sardines and red mullet are fished in the lagoons and waters
The impressive “Gates of Hades” are found in the Trikastro area. A narrow, steep gorge carries the Aherontas river between vertical cliffs. Here starts the
The River Acheron estuary forms an important wetland with swampy areas and picturesque bays, rich in plant and bird life. The bay of Ammoudia fans
The area of Kokkinopilos Preveza, near the villages of Agios Georgios and Rizovouni, about 10 km from Filippiada, is known for its characteristic red hills.
The small Ziros Lake, with its clear, cool waters, is situated in a verdant and peaceful landscape 4 km from Filippiada. It is known for
The west side of Paxos is dominated by wild landscapes. Sea caves, hidden into vertical cliffs, were sculpted by the waves, forming amazing geologic wonders.
Beautiful sea caves are found in the western side of Paxos, among steep, vertical rocks. The locals call them “graves”. One of them is the
In the southwest of Paxos, an imposing natural rock formation stands out the sea, catching the eye of the visitors. The sea arch of Tripitos
In front of the Killer’s Tower is to be found an amply used path leading to the first shallow hole of the Fonias stream. The
The estuaries of the Louros and Arachthos rivers, and the lagoons (Rodia, Logarou and others) comprise the Ambracian wetlands, one of the largest and most
The Acheloos River, or Aspropotamos, with its headwaters in Lakmos mountain, forms the aquatic boundary between the prefectures of Arta and Karditsa. At many spots,
The double waterfall of Souda is located near Theodoriana. The water falls from a height of about 25 meters.
The twin waterfall rising to a height of 100 m is located above the village of Katarraktis in Tzoumerka. The village was burned and many
On the southeast mountainous edges of Rodopi, near Soufli, lies a natural paradise with forests of Turkish pine and oak trees, with beautiful clearings and
The “gorge of the Bear” or Arkoudorema, is a tributary of river Aoos, fed by the streams of Salatoura and Zesto rema.
The river of Aetia with successive meanderings is constantly changing landscapes, until it forms a waterfall, with a total height of approximately 100m in the
The Evros Delta, the gift of the river to the region, has an inestimable value for man and nature. It is a complex of land
In Byzantine times, anchorite monks sought refuge in crevices amongst the rocks and in caves on the slopes and gorges of Zoneo Mountain to glorify
Lake Vistonida forms a wetland unit with the Porto Lagos lagoon with which it is connected by a series of channels and canals, while it
The imposing Portitsa gorge and bridge, as we see it after four kilometers of dirt road from the village of Spilaio. For walk lovers, there
“Boucharia” in Mikrovalto. Many myths have attempted to interpret this impressive phenomenon. These are actually natural geoforms that have been created by soil erosion in
Porto Lagos lagoon with brackish water and several islets has a rich avifauna (similar to that of the lake) and is considered a bird watchers
The Stena(streits) of Nestos in Xanthi is a unique natural landscape, where the river Nestos crosses the area with impressive meanders. The course of the
The waterfall of Agia Varvara is located near the village of Sidironero, in the green landscape of the prefecture of Drama. It is an impressive
The Cave of Aggitis Springs, also known as Maara, is located about 25 km northwest of Drama, near the settlement of Piges in the municipality
The waters of the Edessaios river, that runs through the city, create water canals and small waterfalls around the cafes and the exploration trails within
A small lake near Margariti, the Kalodiki marsh is one of the important wetlands of Epirus. It is home to numerous migratory birds and considered
The most exotic shore at Syvota is the Bella Vraka beach on the islet of Mourtemeno, linked to the mainland by a shallow strip of
The clear blue waters of the lake of the Louros River springs reflect the green of the surrounding trees and mountains, creating an enchanting landscape.
Within the aquatic paradise of the small Prespa are two islets: that of Agios Achilleios and Vidronisi (or Vitrinetsi). Unlike the island of Agios Achilleios,
The soul is soothed and nature is captivating. These are the feelings that come from visiting (or staying) on the small island of Agios Achilleios
Perama Cave, north of Ioannina, is amongst the most impressive caves in the world. The organised route of 1,100 metres takes visitors through this masterpiece
In east Zagori, the tiny, storybook-like Zorika Lake, better known as the “lake of water lilies”, lies between the villages of Greveniti and Flambourari. It
Rogovo stream, near Mikro (small) Papingo, has eroded the rocks and formed small pools and rapids. Known as Ovires, it is an area of rare
The palaeontology museum in Milia was established when bones of a prehistoric elephant that lived 200,000 years ago were found in the area. Since 1990,
Legend has it that the gorge of Velvento was inhabited by the Lafisties priestesses of Dionysos. Here the Pierides Muses used to come in order
Aliakmonas was the river of ancient Macedonians, the one they followed on moving from Upper Macedonia towards the sea. The river was worshipped for its
Vikos, through which the Voidomatis River flows, is the deepest gorge in Europe. The view from Vikos village, built at the very edge of the
This village’s name is quite odd. It is named after the nearby mountain peak, called Skra di Legen. It is the place where the Battle
The manmade lake of Agras, which was created to run f the hydroelectric power plant of the same name, turned into a wetland with rich
The lake Vegoritis, on the border of the prefectures of Pella and Florina, is the second largest lake in the country and it is situated
Following the highway from Thessaloniki to the east of the Lagadas County, the route leads to the road of the village of Nymphopetra (meaning nymph
Lake Kerkini is in contact with Kroussia and the covered with beech and firs Beles. It was created in 1932 by the barrier built at
The cave of Alistrati is very impressive with a rich fossil decor, beauty and variety of stalagmites and stalactites, both in terms of types and
The area around the Springs of Acheron, with its cool, quiet waters and plentiful dining and hospitality establishments, is very popular with visitors in summer.
Beyond its mythological significance, Mt. Olympus is renowned for its fauna and flora biodiversity, since it is considered to be one of the top-ranking and
Orlias Canyon is the paradise of Olympus. The road route is short and easy, starting from Dion and leading to the chapel of Agios Konstantinos,
The canyon and waterfall of Enipeas is one of the most enchanting and popular trails of Mt. Olympus visitors. Both are easily accessible, either by
The Enipeas canyon, the largest of mount Olympus, combines imposing rocks with spring tides and woods.
The Enipeas riverbed carries abundant water throughout the
One of the most photographed landscapes in Corfu, in a green backdrop that ends in a small beach protected by large rocks. You should note
The Aoos Springs Lake, 20 kilometres north-west of Metsovo, was created in the 1980s when dams were built to produce electricity for the area. It
Lake Pamvotida, better known as Lake Ioannina, as the capital of Epirus is reflected in its waters, is famous for its natural beauty, its fish
The Voidomatis River, a tributary of the Aoos River, flows through the deep Vikos Gorge. Aside from the thick vegetation along the banks and its
Dracolimni is the most famous Alpine lake in Greece. It is located in a mountain meadow high in the Tymfi massif at an altitude of
One of the grandest and most diverse parks in Greece is the Vikos-Aoos National Park. Vikos, the deepest European gorge with the River Voidomatis flowing
Meteora, on the northwestern tip of Thessaly’s plains, is an important geological phenomenon and one of the most important monuments of Christendom. The gigantic rocks,
Upstream, Achelous river forms one of the most beautiful mountain plains in the country, the valley of Aspropotamos. Its characteristics are its unparalleled natural scenery,