From Paranesti take the road towards Drama. You turn after 2 kms to the point where the metalic sign is found and you follow the road of 22 kms that will lead you to the reservoir.The whole trip is among lush vegetation, and the views are panoramic.The pictures you get in every bend are magic. Don't leave this place without visiting it.You won't regret it. It has a variety of different trees and it's really beautiful.On the way to the reservoir you pass a tunnel and an iron bridge.It is the biggest reservoir in the Balkans.
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The Forest of Elatia
by greekcypriot
The area is located in the central and northern parts of the prefecture and extends along the Greek-Âulgarian border area. It is characterised by dense forests which cover 90% of the area and by the existence of the forest village of Elatia.At the location known as "Koutra" which lies 72km from Drama lies the forest village of Elatia, owned by the Forest Service, the village being the administrative and operational centre for the Forest of Elatia.The village consists of impressive stone buildings which are used by the Forest Service to put õñ visitors, among other things. The village is fully equipped with running water, electricity and telephones.The only forest of spruce trees in the country is to be found at Elatia where the landscape brings to mind similar landscapes in central and northern Europe. Moreover there is also another unique forest nearby at the location known as "Magoula"...
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