Aspropotamos

Area Code: GR1440001 | Area: 20178.5500 hectares

The region of Aspropotamos, having managed to combine its unspoilt beauty with its age-old traditions, has been included in the National List of the European Network NATURA 2000 (GR 1440001). The flora of the area is extremely rich. The Aspropotamos area is crossed by a large network of small and large mountain streams that flow into the Acheloos. On the banks of these streams are forests of plane trees, willows, maple trees and other hydrophilic plants. At an altitude of 900-1 700 m there are extensive fir forests. The ecological value of these forests is enormous, as they are a refugee for many animals and birds. The climate in the area is cold, the rainfall is over 1,000 mm. and the dry season lasts only one month. The alpine meadows are of great botanical interest due to the large variety of endemic herbs. Several mammals can be found in the forests of the area, including the brown bear, which is protected Birds are also abundant, the main representative being the beautiful partridge.

Area NAURA 2000 (GR1440001)