Lesser known but beautiful lake of Florina, Lake Zazari is a unique landscape and a rare wetland in Northern Greece – See stunning images.
The small and beautiful Lake Zazari is one of the (relatively) unknown "gems" of Florina. It is one of the four lakes formed between the Verno, Vermio, Voras and Askio mountains, together with Vegoritida, Chimaditida and Petron, and one of the most important wetlands in Northern Greece, which belongs to the Natura 2000 network.
Lake Zazari lies 43 km. from Florina and is located a few kilometers south of the village of Aetos and reveals itself to visitors to the area behind a low rise. It is small in size, about two square kilometers, with a maximum depth of about 4.5 meters and sits at an elevation of 600 meters. In winter it often freezes. Whatever season you come, you will be met with scenes that will stay with you forever.
The lake is fed by a stream of the Sklithro River, as well as by some freshwater springs at its bottom, and in turn it feeds the neighboring Lake Chimaditida. Around it stretches a colorful mosaic of forests, meadows and farmland.
Lake Zazari is ideal for birdwatching, as dozens of bird species find refuge in its waters, including many species of herons as well as rare raptors such as the golden eagle, the white-tailed eagle and the long-legged buzzard. You can also enjoy other activities, such as a bike ride around the perimeter of Zazari, mountain biking, horseback riding and hiking.
On the eastern shores of the lake lies the settlement of Limnochori. Also close to the lake are the villages of Valtonera, Anargyroi and Sklithro.
