Descripción
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 and fields is the ideal habitat for birds of prey. The National Park hosts three out of the four Vulture species of Europe ( Buitre Negro, Buitre Leonado and Alimoche Común), while it is home to the only breeding population of Buitre Negro in the Balkans.
The three best areas are:
Kapsalo hill for good vulture photography and Roquero Solitario. When you come to the location, you just need to stand under the rock to wait for vultures.
Dadia village area with the feeding station observatory is nice for more than 12 species of raptors (note - you have Mosquitero Oriental close to the feeding station observatory)
Diavolorema Bridge for waders, herons and other birds on migration.
Detalles
Accesso
Access by the E90 highway, then at the last exit before Turkey follow the E85 road and you will be passing Dadia at your left. To get directions to the three separate areas click on a P in the map of each of the areas.
Terreno y habitat
Bosque , MontañaCondiciones
Montañoso , Rocoso , MontañosoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
NoBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Todo el añoMejor momento para visitar
Verano , Migración de primaveraRuta
Camino pavimentado , Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho , Camino anchoCamino difícil de andar
Caminata mediaAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
SíInformación extra
The forest was largely destroyed in 2023 by one of the largest forest fires ever in Europe. The traces of this fire are still clearly visible in the landscape. This fire also had major consequences for the biodiversity of the area. Meanwhile, the visitor center is open again and excursions are being organized once more.