In Greece there are a lot of extremely fascinating canyons in several places of the country, in the mainland and the islands. On their inaccessible walls a wide range of rare wildflowers is hosted and many birds have built their lairs on this safe place. If you visit Greece, canyoning is one of the things you have to try! A canyon crossing can offer you unforgettable experiences and strong feelings as why you have to hike, to climb, to come ...
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Dolphins in Greece
Dolphins are among the most amazing creatures present in waters almost all over the world. They are very intelligent and friendly . You can play with the dolphins without any hesitancy. Dolphins are present in almost each and every ocean of the world. They may also be present in the rivers, but only in some major rivers. Various species of dolphins are found in the Amazon River in Brazil and also in some huge rivers in India. Dolphins are very ...
Mountains in Greece
Every one of us can recognize a mountain. There are geological elevations over 300m from the surface of the earth. But let’s talk with numbers: 10% of the global population lives in mountainous areas, 80% of the rivers’ springs located in mountains, the 24% of the total surface of the earth is covered by mountains and over 60% of the population lean on the mountains for water resources. The mountains can be volcanoes, glaciers and ...
National Parks in Greece
Despite being a small country, Greece has a wonderful and rich variety of different landscapes, fauna and flora. Along the coasts one can find wetlands, lakes and lagoons, pebble and sandy beaches and beautiful river deltas. Inland, magnificent high mountains, deep ravines, gorges and valleys abound. The islands, both large and small, scattered throughout the Aegean and the Ionian Seas, offer their own beauty. Crystal blue seas, small coves, ...
Photography in Greek Nature
Greece is a country of islands, sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and various archaeological and historical marvels. It is a country that has been able to largely conserve its ecology and preserve its various flora and fauna, both on land and deep inside the sea waters by the sides of the islands. Tourists from all over the world visit this beautiful island nation each year. It is natural for all persons visiting this country to carry along a ...
Rivers in Greece
A river is a watercourse which flows towards to a lake or sea and comes from a lake, from a well or from the combination of two streams. A river from the prehistoric years was a source of life for the residents who lived around it. Human uses the power of the rivers with a lot of ways as the transport, the use of hydropower, for sports, for bathing/washing and of course as a source of food and freshwater. These important for life characteristics ...
Sea Turtles in Greece (Caretta Caretta)
Evolution and adaptation The records of fossils suggest that sea turtles caretta caretta are contemporaries of the dinosaurs. Although dinosaurs disappeared, turtles continue to survive until today. Those ancient turtles lived in marshes. Later some of them began to live on land while others spent most of their lives in water. Throughout the evolutionary process sea turtles have retained the following features: • Like all reptiles they are ...
The best destinations for Camping Holidays
Are you planning to visit Greece on a holiday? Know about the perfect places in the country for camping holidays. Greece has thousands of visitors every year who go to relax in the wonderful beaches, swim in the clean and clear waters and pay a visit to the top archaeological sites in the world. The Greeks are very proud of their nation and want every visitor to taste the beauties of the country. Read this guide to find the top camping holidays ...