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Prespa National Park

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The Prespa National Park, which embraces the Small Prespa Lake, is one of the most important protected wetlands in Europe. It is globally renowned for its rare avifauna, as it hosts the largest colony of Dalmatian pelicans in the world, offering the ultimate birdwatching experience in a serene natural setting.

A Wetland of International Importance

Originally established as a National Forest in 1974 and later upgraded to a National Park, the region’s wetland is one of the largest nature reserves in Greece. Protected by the international Ramsar Convention, this aquatic paradise provides safety and tranquility to a vast number of plant and animal species, maintaining a perfectly balanced ecosystem.

The Home of the Dalmatian Pelican & Birdwatching

If there is a true protagonist in the tranquil waters of the Small Prespa Lake, it is the Dalmatian pelican.

  • A Unique Phenomenon: The world’s largest colony of this species safely nests and breeds in the lake, alongside the equally impressive Great White pelican and dozens of other rare waterfowl.

  • A Birdwatching Paradise: The area is ideal for bird lovers. Observation can take place from numerous spots—both around the islet of Agios Achillios and along the lake’s shores—where the birds swim undisturbed, far from human interference.

  • Location & Significance: The Prespa National Park is one of the largest protected natural areas in the country.

  • Ecological Value: The Small Prespa wetland is of international importance (Ramsar Convention).

  • Rare Birds: It serves as a global breeding sanctuary for the Dalmatian and Great White pelicans.

  • Activities: The premier destination in Greece for eco-tourism and birdwatching.

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