A Haven of Art and Culture in South Evia
With the triptych nature, art and culture, we propose to our visitors a different intellectual and sensory experience and discover another Greece, Landscape architecture, sculpture, painting, photography and land art… are the tools for a creative Journey in nature guided by culture, “Geopoetry” inspired by the earth. A unique spiritual and mental rejuvenation with the Aegean Sea as a background. Programs: A - VivArte Nature Site’s visit: Art in Nature is an alternative choice of an art program.... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Traditional Park Dimaki
Traditional Park Dimaki is located in the picturesque village of Theologos, only one hour away from the capital city of Athens (120km). Visitors are able to relax in an environment that revives the old customs of Central Greece. A guide will show you the old, traditional way of living in the hut, as well as the tools that our ancestors used to make their lives easier. You will be fascinated by the tranquility of the environment and you can either lay in our hammocks, or ride our horses. For... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Zakynthos, Protection of Nesting activity
Zakynthos island is situated in the Ionian Sea off the west coast of mainland Greece. The climate is warm with plenty of sunshine. The island has an area of 406,000 ha and its coastline is approximately 110km long. However, only a small part of the coast is sandy beach. In Zakynthos, loggerhead sea turtles nest mainly on the beaches within the Bay of Laganas, which is on the southern part of the island. ARCHELON's systematic surveys have confirmed that the Bay of Laganas is the most important nesting... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Protection of Nesting activity in Crete
After preliminary surveys carried out in 1989, ARCHELON identified a significant number of loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) nests along some of Crete's beaches. Since then, projects for the monitoring of the reproductive activity, protection of nests, and public awareness take place at three of the most important nesting areas on the island, and in particular in Rethymno and the bay of Chania along the north coastline, and in the bay of Messara on the south. In recent years, about 21km of beach... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Protection of Nesting activity in Peloponnesos
The Gulf of Kyparissia Kyparissiakos Bay is the second biggest Mediterranean reproduction habitat of the Caretta caretta sea turtle. It is situated in West Peloponnesse, and extends from Katakolo cape, in the north, to Kounelos cape in the south. The magnificent sandy beach is 46 km long and it is only interrupted by Alfios River and two smaller ones - Neda and Arkadikos. The really magnificent scenery is characterized by the pine trees coastal forest all along the upper part of the beach, by the biggest... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Archelon
Since 1983, the primary objective of ARCHELON, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece has been to protect the sea turtles and their habitats in Greece through monitoring and research, developing and implementing management plans, habitat restoration, raising public awareness and rehabilitating sick and injured turtles. ARCHELON is a Partner to the UNEP/Mediterranean Action Plan, a member of the European Union for the Conservation of the Coasts (EUCC). Members of ARCHELON participate in the IUCN/Marine... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Project area Amvrakikos
Amvrakikos Gulf is semi-closed sea in the north-west part of Greece. It is watered by plenty of fresh waters and sediments, thanks to the rivers Arachthos, Louros, Vovos and Krikeliotis. It has a warm climate, shallow waters, many lagoons of a small depth and marshlands. All these favour the development of local flora and fauna, making the gulf one the most important wetlands of Europe. ARCHELON's activity the past years has confirmed a significant presence of turtles in the area, especially near... διαβάστε περισσότερα
Mom, The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk seal
MOm/ The Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk seal is a Greek non–governmental environmental organization with the legal status of a Non–profit association. MOm is active in the protection and promotion of the coastal and marine environment of Greece, through the protection of the Mediterranean monk seal, which is the only seal species in the Mediterranean Sea and the most endangered seal on earth. The financial resources of MOm originate from the memberships of our supporters,... διαβάστε περισσότερα