The seven wonders of Northern Greece

East Macedonia and Thrace in the north of Greece is one of the most unexplored regions of the country, ideal for nature enthusiasts, lovers of adrenaline sports, sea and summer adventures and so much more that defies the stereotype of the Cycladic style hEast Macedonia and Thrace in the north of Greece is one of the most unexplored regions of the country, ideal for nature enthusiasts, lovers of adrenaline sports, sea and summer adventures and so much more that defies the stereotype of the Cycladic style holidays.

Discover more and you will be amazed! East Macedonia and Thrace could be a new & cool destination.

From the glorious city of Kavala to the multicultural beauty of Komotini, our journey was full of fantastic surprises. A mix of an important civilization of the past centuries comes together with an unspoiled green nature full of lakes and national parks, high mountains with waterfalls, endless valleys, exotic beaches, picturesque towns and beautiful villages. It is a place where you can go for skiing in the morning and on the same day go down to the beach for a swim or even visit the natural preservation park where flamingos hang out all year round.

A trip to East Macedonia and Thrace is an experience you just cannot afford miss while in Greece! Enjoy!

Kavala, a picturesque town with amazing architecture, beautiful promenades and a lovely old town. Visit the castle, the local taverns for fresh fish food and homemade sweets and don’t miss the trendy little bars for a drink. From here Thasos island is just a hop away!

The Hotel Imaret is in the list of the best hotels in the world every year. Your stay here is an absolutely unique experience as it is more like a monument that offers high-end hospitality services.

Just a couple of hours drive from Kavala you can find the biggest waterfall in the Balkans: Leivaditis waterfall worth a visit even in the heart of winter, when you will have the chance to see it frozen.

The island church of Saint Nicolas on the way to Komotini near Porto Lagos. A great spot to take some nice pictures of the sunset, while enjoying the tranquility of the surrounding lakes.

Flamingos in Greece? Yes, thousands of them are here all year round, along with many other rare species of birds like eagles, pelicans and more.

The cave of Aggitis river. Thousands of meters inside a cave just in the middle of nowhere. This is an old water mill that was built during the Ottoman Empire enabling the water to reach the tobaccos fields.

Hiking in the mountains along rivers and waterfalls: Nature surprises you in the heart of the winter. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, canoe rafting down the river of Nestos and so much more.Thanks to EMT Greece for their kind hospitality during our trip & Content Traveller for the blog post.

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The Greece was voted as the most beautiful country in the world for 2016

The Greece was voted as the most beautiful country in the world for 2016, of the thousands of readers of the famous travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, in the context of the annual Tourism Awards conferred, with headquarters in New York!

    "Greece continues to captivate your imagination enthusiasm in all areas," he writes in the Awards preface for Best Country World 2016 magazine, praising our country, which although in artificial largely Crisis, continues to radiate, to shine, to dazzle, to attract and inspire millions of people and dreams in all the earth!

The top 20 ranking positions:

    1. Greece
    2. Italy
    3. US
    4. South Africa
    5. France
    6. Spain
    7. India
    8. Australia
    9. Thailand
  10. Mexico
  11. New Zealand
  12. Portugal
  13. Canada
  14. Argentina
  15. Sri Lanka
  16. Morocco
  17. Indonesia
  18. Ireland
  19. Japan
  20. Vietnam

source : in Greece 

Thessalonica Wildlife

Travelers can visit wildlife habitats in Thessalonica and leave the place having enjoyed a unique, satisfying experience.

There are many places of ecological interest in the area, such as the forest of Seih Su, which is home to an impressive and unusual array of wildlife that developed as a result of the close proximity of the forest to Mount Chortiatis and the recent ban on hunting.

The forest is home to turtles, two tortoise species, snakes,

and lizards. The birds that visit the forest are many and varied. Hoopoes and ortolan are rare to see – cross your fingers. In the spring, osprey and peregrine falcons, nightingales and warblers nest in the forest. In the winter tits and bullfinches arrive from colder climates, followed by birds of prey such as marsh harriers, buzzards, kestrels and sparrow hawks. Nocturnal sights include badgers, foxes, and owls.

Unfortunately, a fire that occurred in the summer of 1997 destroyed a significant area of the forest and recovery is taking many years.

Another place of interest is the lake district where the visitor can see the popular wetlands of the north. The Ramsar Convention has recognized the Koronia and Volvi Lakes and the delta 

area to the west of Thessaloniki formed by the three rivers Aliakmona, Loudia and Axios, as a wetland of international importance. To the east the Anthemounda valley and on the Thermaic Gulf opposite the Axios delta are the two small, but significant coastal wetlands of Agelochori and Epanomi.

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