It is the9th largest artificial lake in Greece with a landscape beauty really special. It is located between the two largest mountains of Roumeli and it sorrouned by green landscapes and running waters. It is the butterfly lake in Greece, as they call it. We’re talking, of course, about The Lake of Mornos. A paradise in Fokida that brings together a rich life of fauna and flora. The lakes of Greece are a special piece of natural beauty and the one of Mornos is one of the most beautiful pieces of the puzzle
The butterfly lake of Greece and its unique beauty
The butterfly lake of Greece is characterized by the rich flora and fauna that has developed around its banks. Many wild animals find refuge around the lake and in its waters. If you get there, you’ll get a chance to see rare species of birds and animals. They’ll fly over your head from seagulls to predators. They are coming from the mountains. You become one with nature in a place of Greece that has not been unjustly integrated into the program “Natura 2000”. It’s the artificial but beautiful lake of Mornos.
In addition to its beauty, the lake stands out for its special shape. If you happen to pass by plane, you’ll think it looks like an aquatic butterfly. On its banks, the lacy bays have been created with so much mastery that it is rightly characterized as “the fjords of mountainous Fokida. In summer the spectacle is unique with the water falling and the emergence of the once lively village of the area
It is a settlement that was necessarily moved to another location higher than the surface of the lake when the time had come to create it. Images are all you need for photos and to isolate yourself and your thoughts. To charge your batteries and to yourself.
Escape to Fokida
The area of Fokida is the ideal destination for a weekend getaway. And indeed, for all the months of the year. Whether you want to enjoy the cool breeze and the yellow leaves of autumn, or the snowy mountains in winter, the traditional villages of Roumeli await you. Settlements such as Lidoriki, Pentagioi, Dafnos and Artonina are the ideal destination for escape from Athens.
All you need to do is put it on the schedule and pack your bags…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Mornos is located in Fokida, between the two largest mountains of Roumeli. It is the 9th largest artificial lake in Greece and is surrounded by green landscapes and running waters.
Lake Mornos is called the butterfly lake because of its special shape. When viewed from above, such as from a plane, the lake's outline resembles an aquatic butterfly, with lacy bays that create a distinctive butterfly-like silhouette.
Lake Mornos is home to rich fauna and flora, including rare species of birds and animals. Visitors can observe various wildlife including seagulls and predators that come from the surrounding mountains. The area is part of the Natura 2000 program.
Yes, Lake Mornos in Fokida is an ideal weekend getaway destination for all months of the year. The area offers beautiful scenery, traditional villages like Lidoriki, Pentagioi, Dafnos and Artonina, and is perfect for those looking to escape from Athens and enjoy nature.
When Lake Mornos was created as an artificial lake, the settlement that existed in the area was necessarily relocated to a higher location above the lake's surface. In summer, ruins of this once lively village can emerge as water levels fall.
