Tag: Lakes of Greece

Lake Plastiras is a beautiful artificial lake that lies 336 km away from Athens. You can drive there from the capital in about three and a half to four hours. The lake has a fascinating history behind it. It was formed in 1959 when a dam was built to block the flow of the Tavropos or Megdova River. The dam flooded the Nevropolis plateau, which was named after the abundance of young deer. The visionary behind the lake was Nikolaos Plastiras, a military and political leader who passionately advocated for ...

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 ...