Makedonika Tempi

The valley of Makedonika Tempi is characterized by luxuriant vegetation, which is obliged to rich of substantial elements and water. The vegetation is developed mostly from huge plane and willow trees, limes and elm trees. Many kinds of bushes, like cornel trees, ferns, poppies and sow thistles.

Extremely impressive is the presence of clambering plants, like ivy. It seems like those plants are hugging with their thick leafage the huge plane trees. On the hills, rising on both sides of the valley, the visitor is facing a different kind of vegetation, which is called “makia“, characterized by thick bushes and a large variety of species. It is worthwhile to note that in the area except the natural vegetation can be found cereal and poplar trees.

The valley shows a special diversity of animal forms too. The environment is suitable for the development and living for many reptile and small mammal species. Even more rich and interesting is the bird-fauna area as 87 species has recognized, like black bird, redbreast, magpie, woodpecker and goldfinch.

Many predatory birds are faced in the area, like fidaetos, aetogerakina, horn-owl and hawk. Because of the significance of the valley, the area has been included to the Important Areas of Birds of Greece.

Sightseeing Info:

• Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Habitat for predators
• Important Bird Area of Greece
• National Park of Lakes Koronia, Volvi and Macedonian Tempe
• Protected by the Treaty Natura 2000
• River Richios