Nature in Greece | Mountains, lakes, forests, fauna and flora
Vikos–Aoos National Forest & Geopark
Vikos–Aoös National Park (Greek: Εθνικός Δρυμός Βίκου–Αώου Ethnikós Drymós Víkou–Aóou) is a national park in the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece and one of four Greek UNESCO Geoparks. It became a member of the European and Global Geopark Networks in 2010. The park, founded…
Alexander the Great!
Some amazing images from the eyes of photographer Alexandros Malapetsas who just arrived in the area full of inspiration as can be seen in the following photos!
Ovires or Kolybethres natural pools
Ovires or Kolybethres natural pools, in Papigo, Zagori, are natural fonts created by the erosion of the lime rock bed due to the flowing water of Rogovo stream on it’s downward trip from Mt. Tymphe. Man-made barriers placed by the locals control the level…
Hotel Apeiros Chora
Seven rooms for your accommodation, each in a different colour depending on your… mood, a winter living room, a summer room, a wine bar, a TV and game room, a hamam and jacuzzi for your relaxation, are all there to enhance your experience of Greek…
The first colours of spring
Wild strawberry flowers have made their appearance in the forest beds of the oak woods in Zagori.
Winter pastel colours in Zagori
Just before sunset, with the temperature around -2°C and dropping rapidly, the colours on Mt. Tymphe and the sky presented a spectacular view! P.S. No photoshop done on image!
Today’s colour in Zagori is red!
It is the beginning of October and foliage is on it’s way. Some hints are these red forest fruit and leaves. Crabapples Rosa canina or dog roses Crataegus or Howthorn Unknown (to me) red wild mushroom
Mammut borsoni tusks at the Natural History Museum of Milea, Grevena
In 1997 Athanasios Delivos, a local of the village Milea in Grevena Western Macedonia, accidentally discovered a pair of tusks 4,39m long after a heavy rainfall. Following the discovery a team of archaeologists from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki led by Dr. Evaggelia Tsoukala started excavations on…
