Evros
Accommodations
in Thrace
Farm tracks from Traianopolis and
Dorisko lead to the Evros Delta. The delta was formed by the depositing of
gilt by the river Evros in the sea over
centuries. The delta was formed by two branches of the river and the sea. Within
the delta there are many tributaries of the river, canals, lakes, islets and
gulfs along the coastline of the sea which penetrates quite far inland. In
this way an ideal ecosystem was created for the survival of fish, insects, animals
and birds. The Delta wetlands are protected under the Ramsar Convention and
are
among the richest in Europe. More than 300 species of birds live or pass through
here. Located within the delta area are watch out posts and biological stations
maintained by the Greek Association for the Protection of Nature.
The area of Dadia is known for its large forest of pine and oak which is home
to rare birds of prey from Europe such as sea eagles, harrier eagles, sparrow
hawks and others. There is a special area where food is left for the birds with
look outs to they can be monitored.
The village of Dadia.
Soufli, a town 65 km from Alexandroupoli, is renowned for its silk
and rich ethnic and folk tradition. There is a silk museum in the
town in the mansion of the doctor, philosopher, historian and politician,
Constantine Kourtidis. Silk is still made today and sold throughout
shops in the town. Many traditional houses have survived where
silk warms are still raised.
The border river
Evros near to Soufli.
At the other side is Turkey.
Between Feres and
Soufli.
nearby
Soufli.
nearby
Soufli.
Photo's: Kostas Natsidis
Source: Region of Eastern Macedonia
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Greek National Tourism Organisation
