Wildlife Observation
A wildlife sanctuary. Here you can encounter over 300 bird species, including flamingos and pelicans.
Discover Lake Kerkini
One of Greece's most important wetlands and a paradise for nature lovers.
Lake Kerkini is not just a destination — it is a full experience. In Northern Greece, between the Beles and Kroussia mountains and the endless farmland of the lowlands, it is one of Europe's key wetlands.
Boat rides with traditional 'plava' boats, canoeing, horseback riding, cycling. We can arrange hiking around the lake or nearby surrounding mountains, yoga and much more (upon timely request).
Water Buffalo
The area is famous for its water buffalo and great local food. Don't miss the chance to taste buffalo products and see these amazing animals by the water.
Yoga sessions
Find your balance in nature, right by the lake. Gentle and simple yoga sessions outdoors, designed for those who wish to relax and move comfortably — even with no previous experience — while remaining equally welcoming to guests who are already familiar with yoga. The sessions focus on mindful breathing, relaxed movement, and overall well-being, and are guided in a calm and friendly way by a person with experience and genuine love for yoga. Morning or late-afternoon sessions take place in peaceful natural settings by the lake. Fresh air, open horizons, and the quiet atmosphere of Kerkini — a natural experience of relaxation and renewal. (Available upon prior arrangement.)
Belles Mountain
North of Lake Kerkini rises Mount Beles (also known as Kerkini), a quiet and authentic natural area, ideal both for easy walks in nature and for more demanding hikes for those who wish. The trails pass through beech and oak forests, open meadows, and scenic viewpoints, offering routes that can be adapted to each visitor's pace and level of experience. With gentle guidance from someone who knows the area well and genuinely loves hiking and outdoor life, each walk becomes a safe and meaningful way to connect with the landscape — with views over the lake, the Strymonas valley, and on clear days, as far as Mount Athos. (Available upon prior arrangement.)
Points of Interest
The area around Lake Kerkini offers a quiet variety of points of interest, where nature, history, and human presence coexist in harmony. Small chapels, churches, and monasteries, discreetly integrated into the landscape, reflect the area's long-standing spiritual and cultural journey. Alongside them, visitors can discover military fortifications, Byzantine remains, thermal baths, folklore museums, as well as mountain and water landscapes of remarkable natural beauty. This is a place that invites calm exploration, observation, and personal experience, without exaggeration or intrusive development.
Our alternative tip
Do what you truly need. Connect with yourself, with the people around you, and with the place you visit. Forget your phone for a while. Let the morning sun wake you up gently. Make a Greek coffee and drink it slowly, under the sun. Think of nothing — absolutely nothing. Want to visit a church service? Do it. Want a calm walk in the village or by the lake? Do it. Want to read a book or just rest? Do it. Everything is possible here. Enjoy breakfast and let the day flow naturally. You will soon feel how precious this calm is.