Western
Greece
The region of Epirus in northwest Greece has its own special beauty
and cultural identity. It extends from the peaks of the Pindus Mountains
to the shores of the Ionian Sea and is separated into four administrative
districts: loannina, Thesprotia, Preveza and Arta. As for geography,
Epirus is Greece 's most mountainous region.
The Pindus range forms its natural northeastern border, while dozens
of other mountains, big and small, are scattered throughout the area,
separated by only a few valleys. The Vikos - Aoos National Forest
- a part of the Vallia - Kalda National Forest is of great ecological
value, containing as it does such a variety of ecosystems. Amidst
these superb mountains and forests live the last of the Greek bears,
wolves, mountain lions, wild boars and otters. Wild goats and deer
still browse on its precipitous cliffs, where eagles and vultures
nest.
To the west the Ionian stretches its coast a diverse blend of modern
resorts, lagoons and river deltas, of which the latter two form an
important system of wetlands. |
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