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The Nature of Thassos: Flora and Fauna

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The Nature of Thassos: Flora and Fauna

Thassos wears a green cloak that sets it apart from the drier islands of the Aegean. Dense forests of Aleppo pine and black pine climb from the shore to the ridges, broken by sweet chestnut groves, plane trees and terraced olives. Wild oregano and thyme scent the slopes, while golden jackals, tortoises and eagles share … Read more

The Strofades Islands: Remote Islets South of Zakynthos

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The Strofades Islands: Remote Islets South of Zakynthos

The Strofades are a pair of small, low, remote islands situated in the open Ionian Sea, positioned far to the south of the main island of Zakynthos. These rugged outposts are renowned for their vast flocks of migratory birds resting during seasonal journeys across the water. The surrounding waters and islets constitute part of the … Read more