The Alyki wetlands

Flamingos still visit

Although I did not see flamingos in this particular trip in the past I have seen pink flamingos on these wetlands. This is a migratory route that panel he goes to Africa. It is incredible to im...

Not really what I'd call a reserve

Maybe it was the time of year but in October this was a salt flat where locals go to do handbrake skids with their vehicles. No self respecting wildlife would stay anywhere near.

Old, dried up salt pans

Please don't come here specially, because it's quite depressing and very unattractive. It sits opposite a Greek military post with blow up plastic tanks to impress the Turks. You will pass it on the w...

Beautiful nature area

We have many times cycled from Pythagorion to Psili Ammos. A wonderful cycle-route. Short before Psili Ammos, you pass Alyki Wetlands. Alky Wetlands is a salt lake. The water level can vary a lot. ...

Wetlands with migrating flamingos unique for europe

Visited Alyki wetlands, a salt marsh where migrating flamingos stay during fall and spring, one of the few places you can see flamingos in europe. Had luck visiting the site in late may and saw one (...