Pindus National Park
Black pine and beech forests, rocky ridges and bears in northern Greece's Pindus range
Dense forests of European black pine and common beech, some trees over 700 years old, cover the Valia Calda valley and its surrounding peaks. It is one of only three places in Greece with a population of brown bears.
Things to do
- On footHike the dirt roads from the village of Perivoli on the northern approach
- Try thisFollow the track from the west side near Milia
- On footUse the climbing resort near Mavrovouni peak, at 1,950 metres, as a base for excursions
- On footClimb towards Avgo peak, where an observation post stands
Greece · West Macedonia and Epirus Est. 1966 Size 69 km² Highest 2,177 m Protected area category: IUCN II
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Flegga
A 2,159 m peak whose northern slopes shelter rare plants and Flegga forest.