Untamed nature

The untamed nature of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is embodied in the myth of the proud horses of Diomedes, the king of Thrace, of which is said that the horses of Alexander the Great were originated. Hercules came to Thrace and after adventures managed to tame the horses, entrusting their custody to Avdero. Returning to take them and lead them to Eurystheus, he saw his friend, Avdero, lying dead, after he was devoured by the horses. He founded the homonymous city ιn his honor.

Discover some of the most unspoiled landscapes in Europe, like the National Parks on the Evros Delta and the Nestos River, the Vistonida and Ismarida Lakes, the dense and shady Dadia Forest, the Aesthetic and Heritage Listed Forests in the Nestos River Straits, Oxia in Xanthi, West and Central Rodopi, the waterfalls at Agia Barbara and Leivaditis, the River Cave on the Angitis River and become one with the green canvas of this landscape, always with respect for nature.

 

The Meanders of Nestos: Water and earth, blue and green are swirling following one another, between the slopes of the mountains in an unsurpassed beauty waltz

Agia Barbara Waterfall in the Arkoudorema valley: The cool tributary of Nestos leads to the impressive 25 meters waterfall with the small lake at its end

Waterfall of Leivaditi: On the slopes of Koula, at 1,300 meters above sea level and amidst unspoiled nature there is the largest waterfall in the Balkans

Flamingos: Magic of colors on the crystal surface of the lagoon, fluttering and sounds of water

Evros Delta: Unique environmental treasures protected by international conventions, wandering birds that find refuge here, a gift for guests who love nature. On the river banks of Evros animals come to quench their thirst or to be freshened during the hot days of the year

Swans and herons in Vistonida: A welcoming refuge for rare and protected species in a wetland protected by the Ramsar Convention

Raptors Observation in Dadia: The famous Dadia forest, a protected area of 73,000 acres is home to a large variety of birds and animals, unique in Europe

Plane tree foredt at Therma: Therma with the dense forest of plane trees, chestnut trees, arbutus and myrtles, owe their name to the hot sulfur springs, famous from the Byzantine period

Kefalari Springs: Famous for the dozens of its springs and its crystal clear water, Kefalari is a green breezy paradise for the visitor

Papikio Mount: With rich historical and religious past, Papikio Mount is ideal for hiking and mountain bike through lush vegetation

Rodopi Forests: The gentle slopes of Rodopi and the pristine nature attract mountain and hiking lovers

Wooded Paggaio Mount: A mount ideal for hiking, Paggaio has five mountain refuges and dozens of trails that will satisfy any mountain lover

Falakro Mount: Its slopes are covered by dense forests, while on the higher meadows dozens of species of herbs and flowers grow

Snowy Falakro Mount: The joy of winter sports. The ski resort of Drama on the mountain slopes wins each year the preference of the Greek and the foreign skiers

Aggitis Cave: A Cave of exceptional beauty, with the river coming out vehemently from the bowels of the earth, and with a history of over 30,000 years