{"id":6409,"date":"2025-04-02T11:31:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T09:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serapias.eu\/?page_id=6409"},"modified":"2025-07-25T12:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T10:18:41","slug":"okoturizmus-okoturak-gorogorszagban-turahelyszinek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/serapias.eu\/en\/okoturizmus-okoturak-gorogorszagban-turahelyszinek\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco and Fishing Tours in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our small-group ecotours take place across Northern Greece, offering a journey through an extraordinary range of landscapes \u2013 from coastal lagoons at sea level to subalpine meadows nestled at altitudes approaching 2,000 metres. These tours showcase the region\u2019s unparalleled natural heritage, tailored not only for nature enthusiasts but also for professionals and academics in the biological sciences.\n

\nIn addition to general nature tours, we also offer specialised thematic expeditions focused on specific taxa or habitats, as well as dedicated wildlife photography trips. Whether you are a seasoned field biologist or a curious traveller seeking a deeper, lesser-known facet of Greece \u2013 far removed from the familiar summer coastline \u2013 we invite you to explore a truly wild and biodiverse region.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our itineraries lead us into the southernmost stretches of the Rhodope Mountains, through Mediterranean woodlands, and across upland pastures rich in endemic flora. We traverse dramatic river gorges to observe riparian ecosystems and conduct birdwatching excursions across wetlands, lagoons, river deltas and lakes.\nWith us, you may have the chance to track down Europe\u2019s largest wildflower in its natural habitat, encounter the continent\u2019s smallest and blind snake, or explore one of the world's longest navigable river caves. Alternatively, you might choose to spend days searching for native wild orchids across a mosaic of habitats.\nIn spring and winter, with a touch of luck, we may spot bottlenose and common dolphins foraging in the area\u2019s coastal waters. Alongside flocks of pelicans and flamingos, we seek out a diverse array of migratory bird species \u2013 some merely passing through, others overwintering in this crucial ecological corridor.<\/p>

Our walks often take us past thermal springs, waterfalls, mountain streams and crystal-clear springs. As our routes frequently follow in the footsteps of the biblical Apostle Paul, cultural elements may also be included upon request \u2013 from the UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Philippi to atmospheric stone bridges dating back to the Byzantine and Ottoman periods.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Our understanding of Northern Greece\u2019s natural treasures is constantly evolving. While we cannot claim to know every secret of this region\u2019s ecology, our passion for exploring and interpreting its biodiversity is unwavering. Our biologist tour leader\u2019s dedication to this landscape is well-founded \u2013 many of the habitats we visit boast biodiversity of outstanding importance, even by European standards.<\/p>

Join us and experience the joy of daily discovery in the wild heart of Northeastern Greece. If we\u2019ve sparked your interest, browse through our featured species, habitats, and landscapes to help tailor a tour aligned with your personal naturalist interests.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The name Falakro translates from Greek as \"Bald Mountain\" \u2013 and from a distance, its treeless upper slopes may indeed appear stark and barren. Yet this impression is deceptive. Falakro is the southernmost outlier of the Rhodope Mountains and harbours exceptional biodiversity.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rising above the city of Drama to 1,956 metres, Mount Pangaion (also spelled Mt. Paggaio) dominates the northern Aegean coastline, its summit visible from vast stretches of the surrounding lowlands. Encircled by the fertile plains of the Strymonas and Xiropotamos Rivers, this massif stands as a striking geological and ecological landmark.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Before reaching the Aegean Sea, the River Nestos carves its way through the southern part of the Rhodope Mountains, depositing vast quantities of sediment and forming an expansive deltaic plain. Though much of this landscape has been converted for agriculture, significant areas...<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Nestos Gorge is one of the wildest and most awe-inspiring landscapes in Northern Greece. Here, the River Nestos winds its way through a dramatic canyon, carving a serpentine path between towering mountain slopes. This is a place where north meets south, where rocks meets freshwater \u2014 and the resulting ecological diversity is extraordinary.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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The coastal landscapes of mainland Greece are a tapestry of ancient olive groves and sun-drenched Mediterranean shrublands known as phrygana. These ecosystems \u2014 shaped by millennia of cultivation and natural processes \u2014 offer both scenic beauty and exceptional biodiversity. Beneath their unassuming surface lies a wealth of natural treasures.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Designated as one of Greece\u2019s Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance, the twin lake system of Lake Volvi \u2014 the country\u2019s second-largest natural lake \u2014 and Lake Koroneia forms a crucial wetland complex in the Volvi Basin of Northern Greece...<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Alistrati Cave is the longest terrestrial cave system in Greece and one of the country\u2019s most impressive subterranean wonders. During our visit, we venture nearly one kilometre deep into the mountain\u2019s interior, walking through chambers adorned with spectacular speleothems ...<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Among Greece\u2019s characteristic freshwater habitats, the riparian forests dominated by plane trees (Platanus orientalis) stand out as biodiversity hotspots and serene natural sanctuaries. On our tours, we admire both the complex ecological functioning and the calming atmosphere of these species-rich woodland systems.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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For many nature enthusiasts, Lake Kerkini is well-known, primarily due to the vast breeding colonies of the iconic Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus). During our tour, alongside observing this emblematic species, we explore the lake\u2019s other natural treasures by hiking through adjacent meadows, shrublands, and thickets<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Join us for a unique angling experience and target one of the sea\u2019s most mysterious and fascinating predators \u2013 the European common squid (Loligo vulgaris). During our shore-based spinning trips from October to April, we\u2019ll guide you through the essentials of squid fishing, from lure selection and presentation to strike timing.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Along our routes, given Greece\u2019s inexhaustible history, we pass by numerous cultural landmarks. Upon request, we can incorporate visits to these sites, dedicating time to explore these unique intersections of human heritage and natural landscapes.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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As an optional part of our eco-tours, we warmly invite all participants to join us for small- or medium-scale litter collection activities\u2014either along the coast or in inland natural habitats. Due to the combined effects of local attitudes toward waste disposal and the ever-increasing tourist pressure in the Balkans...<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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