Old Town of Xanthi The noblewoman of Thrace! It is built amphitheatrically at the foot of the Rhodope mountain range. The river Kosynthos divides the city of Xanthi in two parts, in the west which includes the Old Town and the New Town and in the east, the...
Ecologically speaking, the entire Rodopi is one of the most interesting areas of Europe, because of its great biodiversity. This is due to its geographical position, the geological composition and geomorphology, but also the fact that it was not affected by glaciers....
Starting at the Forest Village we follow the trail which crosses the conifer forest with black and Scots pine. Wild roses and bushes are intertwined in the forest clearings and in spring crocus flowers adorn the landscape. The old trail leads us to the abandoned...
Suggested routes for mountain biking in the forest of Chaidou with starting and ending point the Erymanthos Forest Village (it is 8km after Livaditis village) or the Livaditis village. Route 3 can be combined with hiking at the Livaditis waterfalls (biking and...
At Rodopi mountain range, on the north of Xanthi Prefecture, there is the forest of Chaidou. Chaidou is the southern part of Mount Koula and is on the north side of Nestos valley. The Gyftokastro (1827m) is the highest peak of Chaidou and Thrace, exactly on the border...
Route: Paradeisos - Ochyra An enjoyable route which is ideal for this time of the year, on the opposite side of Galani. Passing the climbing areas of Nestos with Ochyra peak being our destination with a wonderful view to the river meanders.
In the Western moutain range of Rodopi near the border between Prefectures of Drama and Xanthi, in a small wooded gorge there is one of the biggest and most beautiful waterfalls in the Balkans, the legendary Livaditis waterfall. It is in an area of unique natural...
Camping and living outdoors from 28 May Program for trekking and camping in the areas Chaidou and Achlada Plateau. Theoretical part Practical part Required equipment Selection of ground sheet Selection of the suitable sleeping bag Putting up a tent and sleeping...