Nature in Greece | Mountains, lakes, forests, fauna and flora
View to Vikos gorge from Monodendri viewpoint
AGIA PARASKEVI MONASTERY VIEWPOINT From the terrace of the monastery, which has been appropriately designed, visitors can safely watch over the gorge. The monastery was founded at 1413–1414, consists of a small stone-built chapel, the oldest preserved in Zagori, and offers panoramic views to…
Spring in Pindus National park
The following photographs were taken in mid April 2014 during a walk in the woods of Zagori. It is a small sample of the vast variety of wild flowers, among other rich flora of the National Park of Pindus, that abound in the area during…
Spring wild asparagus
Greek: άγρια σπαράγγια April is the month to gather asparagus in the Zagori region of the National Park of Pindus, Greece. A walk in the woods of, mostly Quercus coccifera trees, will reward you with the tasty asparagus shoots. Bear in mind that only…
