Most of the people in this world have knowledge about the natural beauty of Greece but a little bit is known about the components of this natural beauty. Greece is a very ancient state and contains various islands which add to its natural beauty. These Mediterranean islands are the specialty of Greece but among these islands there are some other components of natural beauty, the waterfalls. Most of the people are unaware of the importance of ...
Greek nature
The forest of Dadia
The forest of Dadia is located in the middle of Evros County. It is very famous as it’s one of the most important biotopes in entire Europe. The forest spreads over the eastern mountains of Rhodope to the Delta of Evros. It includes two strict protected zones of 75.000 acres and one peripheral zone of 357.000 acres. The area of the forest is a characteristic sample of the Mediterranean ecosystem which is a result of a harmonic and peaceful ...
The most famous Greek Caves
Adapted to the natural environment for millions of years, most Greek caves are waiting with eternal patience to be explored. Greece is ranked first worldwide for its number of caves, which is largely due to the intense seismic activity. They are characterized according to their location and form The creation of a cave is mostly the result of a painstaking work of nature that lasts several million years. The underground waters of the earth ...
The most famous Lakes in Greece
As a lake we can recognize the body water which is surrounded by land. Lakes around the earth’s area vary greatly in size, depth and also in the elevation in which are located. Most of the lakes contain fresh water from rain, melting ice, snow and rivers or streams and they have shape like a big bowl. In the Greek area there are a lot of lakes separated in two categories: the natural lakes and ponds. The most of them are located in the ...
The wild life of Greece
Greece is famous for its sandy beaches and historical sites. However, apart from amazing sites, it also has a diversified wildlife. The rugged mountains of Greece cater large variety of animals. You can even find some of exclusive endangered species in the forests of Greek land. Greece due to its mountainous landscape has provided a shelter to all kinds of wildlife and the segregation has allowed plants to grow separately. Below it’s a list with ...
Top ten outstanding beaches in Greece
How do you select the ideal beach for you? Are you looking for activity and services or a peace and quiet atmosphere? The islands in Greece have beaches to cater to everyone's taste. These beaches stand in the top ten beaches across the world. The interesting aspect of these beaches is that they have their own unique style and character. Most of the beaches are tiny and remote; perfect for the two of you. Read this guide to find the top ten ...
Volcanoes in Greece
Greek volcanoes are a part of "Aegean Volcanic Arc" that is been caused by sub-duction of African tectonic plate in Eurasian plate. The most popular volcano in Greece is located near Santorini Island. Most current volcanic eruption of Greece was Santorini at 1950. Greece has over 752 hot springs that are famous tourist locations. Greece has the well known volcanic arcs all over the world that was made by sinking of African lithosphere under ...