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The forest of Dadia

In the center of Evros prefecture, 14 km from the small city of Soufli, south-east of the Rhodope Mountains, lies the region of Dadia, a monument of the Greek countryside that is known for its pine forest. In this area live rarely raptors in Europe, as the Black-vulture, Sea-bearded vulture, Levant, Sparrowhawk, etc. The forest of Dadia is a live demonstration of the continuing struggle of nature to give life, despite all efforts of man to wipe everything natural. World renowned for its uniqueness, the forest of Dadia supported by WWF-Greece, the Global Fund for nature as well as programs of the European communities for the protection of Nature.

Informations

How to get there

By car from Athens and from Thessaloniki, with bus from Athens and Thessaloniki. By train from Athens and Thessaloniki. By plane to Alexandroupoli.

Useful Phones

POLICE: (+30) 25510 66103
HOSPITAL: (+30) 25510 74000
PORT AUTHORITY: (+30) 25510 26468
AIRPORT: (+30) 25510 45198
SUBURBAN BUS: (+30) 25510 26479
TAXI: (+30) 25510 25025

In north-eastern utmost of Greece, in the borders with Turkey unfolds the prefecture of Evros. The green of Dadia and Delta, the blue Thracian sea, the sweet ocher that appears through the historical monuments and becomes more intense when we approach the lighthouse of Alexandroupoli, is certain from the colours that compose this prefecture. Pictures embossed, linked with ancient Egnatia road
Follow the mountainous ways, where, with a few chance and a lot of quietness, you will see animals and birds in their natural environment. Go up in the castle of Didymoteicho, touch the silk goods in Soufli and watch through your binoculars the flight of birds in the National Parks
Dowered region with historical way of many centuries and rich natural environment, Evros charms the visitor with the authenticity of the pictures and the hospitality of residents.