Lake Plastiras: an ideal weekend getaway
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 ...
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