What to do and see in Greece, Greece: The Best National Parks

January 17, 2022 Harland Bartelt

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1. Vikos – Aoos National Park

Ioannina Greece http://www.visitgreece.gr/en/nature/forests/vikos_national_park
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5.0 based on 217 reviews

Vikos – Aoos National Park

Reviewed By Shaylevy70

We stopped for a lookout and a light meal, beautiful views highly recommended Lovely view of the surrounding mountains

2. Oitis National Park

Mount Oitis, Loutra Ipatis 350 16 Greece +30 2231 059007 http://www.oiti.gr
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Oitis National Park

3. Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park

Dadia 68400 Greece +30 2554 032209 [email protected] http://dadia-np.gr/?page_id=4291&lang=en
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park

The Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park is one of the most important protected areas at national, European and international scale. It is one of the first areas in Greece to be declared as protected since a great deal of flora and fauna species found in the Balkan Peninsula, Europe and Asia coexist here. The landscape mosaic formed by pine and oak forests, interrupted by clearings, pastures

Reviewed By melinalaz

A Must see if you travel at Evros. Well organized tour with the van of the shelter, to watch birds, hawks etc. Also there are a lot of passages for trekking

4. Ecologiko Parko Giouchta

Archanes, Crete Greece
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Ecologiko Parko Giouchta

5. National Park of Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands

Kalogria 27052 Greece +30 2693 031939 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

National Park of Kotychi and Strofylia Wetlands

6. Samaria Gorge National Park

Old National Road Chanion-Kissamou Lefka Ori, Sfakia, Crete 730 05 Greece +30 2821 045570 http://www.samaria.gr
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4.5 based on 3,241 reviews

Samaria Gorge National Park

Believed to be one of the most scenic national parks in Europe, this gorge stretches more than 10 miles to the south coastal region and offers many hiking trails.

Reviewed By KatrienS955 - Ghent, Belgium

As the guidebook stated, as well as the brochure from the travel agent, this is a medium difficult hike. Doing it the standard direction, downhill, you start with a steep decline over a mostly rocky path. A walking stick might help for those not used to walk rocky mountain paths. The part in the national park is 13 km, the last 3 km to the Libyan sea is a paved path and easy. If you do it downhill, it is not a very arduous hike. Along the route there are plenty of water fountains, resting places quite a few with benches and 5 toilets, so in that sense it is a luxurious hike. The scenery is very nice, especially the narrow parts of the gorge. Try to find a group that starts early, as it is hot at the bottom of the gorge, making the hike more difficult. Also, the earlier, the fewer people you meet. I did large parts without seeing any other hiker. Our group had 1 guide who started the hike about half an hour after us, and mopped up those in problem, which did not happen in our group. He gave very good information about the hike as well as some times by which to ideally leave the larger resting places. Note that you do not need to hurry to catch the boat, as that leaves only at 17:30. At the end of the hike you can take a refreshing swim in the sea. Just know that the dark grey pebbles are very hot, even with a towel between you and the pebbles. There are parasols and strand beds for rent. If you do it from Chania, it will be a long day, as the boat takes an hour and then there is another 1h30 drive back.

7. Rodia Wetlands

Stroggeli, 48200 Greece +30 2683 041219 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Rodia Wetlands

8. Mount Ainos National Park

Greece +30 2671 029258 [email protected] http://aenosnationalpark.gr/
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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Mount Ainos National Park

Its the tallest mountain on the island

Reviewed By 709simonas

At the top of the mountain you can see beautifull view of the island, there are many hiking trails for hiking lovers. Amazing sunset view.!

9. Kerkini Lake

Kerkini 62055 Greece +30 2327 028004 http://kerkini.gr/
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4.5 based on 331 reviews

Kerkini Lake

Reviewed By anastasiak863 - Athens, Greece

Lake Kerkini is one of the most important wetlands in Europe. What a stunning place!!! Birds everywhere and the greatest number of buffalos in Greece. Everything here exicts in a pieceful kingdom!! During your visit try a lot of outdoor activities. Cycling around the lakeside villages or take your own canoe. Don t miss a boat ride with the traditional boats!!! A real bird watching paradise!! (if you are lucky you can see flamingos all around) Try sweet kazan dipi and look for buffalo milk yogurt! Lake Kerkini is the perfect place to refresh your mind and soul!! Don't miss it!!

10. East Macedonia and Thrace National Park Information center

Porto Lagos 67063 Greece +30 2541 096646 [email protected] http://www.epamath.gr/
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East Macedonia and Thrace National Park Information center

The National Park of East Macedonia and Thrace include the protected areas of the wetland Nestos Delta and lakes Vistonida and Ismarida with the total land and water area of ​​930,000 ha. Lake Vistonida Information Center (Porto Lagos) and Nestos Delta Information Center (Keramoti) provide information for the protected areas, suggested routes (by car, bicycle or foot), tour guide in the National Park and bird watching.

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