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Greece
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Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace
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Central Macedonia
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Thessaloniki
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Bird watching at Kerkini Lake from Thessaloniki
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Kerkini Lake, Kerkini 62055 Greece
Lake Kerkini in Northern Greece, one of the most important wetlands in Europe, is considered to be one of the top European bird watching destinations. Lake Kerkini is now one of the premier birding sites in Greece as it is situated along the migratory flyway for birds to their way to Aegean Sea, Balkan region and the Black sea.
About 300 bird species have been observed: some of them nestle, some winter while others stop over for rest or food. Among them, the Pelican and the Pygmy Cormorant are threatened by extinction. The area is also one of the most important cormorants’ and herons’ colonies of the Northern Balkan Peninsula. This amazingly wonderful wetland is protected by the Ramsar international convention and presents numerous worth seeing things. Thousands of birds, both rare and protected, riverside forests, water-lilies in a large area, fish variety and fantastic panoramic view from the nearby mountains.
Activities
Over the past few years, the lake become quite popular for ecotourism lovers, environmental scholars and field researchers. Regardless your specific interest or hobby one thing is for sure, you will be amazed by the wonderful scenery of Lake Kerkini. A series of activities such as boat tours, birdwatching, canoeing, horse riding, hiking and biking are offered locally, throughout the year. It is actually a quite amazing site to spend a full day with friends and family if you are fond of nature and wild life.
Duration: 6 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kerkini Lake, Kerkini 62055 Greece
Lake Kerkini in Northern Greece, one of the most important wetlands in Europe, is considered to be one of the top European bird watching destinations. Lake Kerkini is now one of the premier birding sites in Greece as it is situated along the migratory flyway for birds to their way to Aegean Sea, Balkan region and the Black sea.
About 300 bird species have been observed: some of them nestle, some winter while others stop over for rest or food. Among them, the Pelican and the Pygmy Cormorant are threatened by extinction. The area is also one of the most important cormorants’ and herons’ colonies of the Northern Balkan Peninsula. This amazingly wonderful wetland is protected by the Ramsar international convention and presents numerous worth seeing things. Thousands of birds, both rare and protected, riverside forests, water-lilies in a large area, fish variety and fantastic panoramic view from the nearby mountains.
Activities
Over the past few years, the lake become quite popular for ecotourism lovers, environmental scholars and field researchers. Regardless your specific interest or hobby one thing is for sure, you will be amazed by the wonderful scenery of Lake Kerkini. A series of activities such as boat tours, birdwatching, canoeing, horse riding, hiking and biking are offered locally, throughout the year. It is actually a quite amazing site to spend a full day with friends and family if you are fond of nature and wild life.
Duration: 6 hours
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
60%
Original
55%
Cultural
40%
