Lake Kerkini

Serres Day Trip from Thessaloniki

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Serres Day Trip from Thessaloniki

Nestled in the north-east of Greece, Serres is a captivating destination for a day trip from Thessaloniki. Approximately ninety-five kilometres away, the town is a blend of Byzantine and Ottoman history with its churches and the Mehmet Bey Mosque. The Koula, a Byzantine acropolis tower, stands on a wooded hill offering panoramic views. Visitors can … Read more

Lake Kerkini Day Trip from Thessaloniki: Pelicans, Water Buffalo, and Wetland Boat Rides

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Lake Kerkini Day Trip from Thessaloniki: Pelicans, Water Buffalo, and Wetland Boat Rides

Lake Kerkini is an artificial lake and National Park in the Serres regional unit, a wetland that sits roughly a hundred kilometres north of Thessaloniki against the Bulgarian border. The lake formed when engineers dammed the Strymon river, and the still water now draws Dalmatian and Great White pelicans, herds of domesticated water buffalo, and … Read more