Greece Artificial Lake of Aoos' springs
Aoos is a river of Epirus with a total length of 260 km. 70 km are in Greek territory and the remaining 190 in Albanian. Aoos stems from the Pindos and initially leaked a gorge between the mountains Tymfi and Smolikas. Southwest of Konitsa enters Albania and flows into the Adriatic Sea. At the sources of Aoos, situated at an altitude of 1,340 meters, has built an artificial lake (in 1987) for water and electricity of the nearby area. Due to the beauty of the landscape around the lake, tourism is developed rapidly.
Photography Tips
The north side of the lake is more interesting
Travel Information
The artificial lake of the springs of the Aoos river is definitely worth visiting.
You can drive around the lake with a car. The departure and arrival points are Metsovo.
The roads has asphalt, but you should be careful because it is not maintained (similar to most of the roads in Ipirus). Unfortunately, some of the visitors and fishers destroy the amazing view by leaving their garbage behind. It will take at least another generation for Greeks to learn to respect the environment.
Be aware: there are no houses, hotels, restaurants or any kind of service near the lake.
You go to the lake only to savour the breathtaking view of the lake and the sourrounding black-pine forrest.
You can drive around the lake with a car. The departure and arrival points are Metsovo.
The roads has asphalt, but you should be careful because it is not maintained (similar to most of the roads in Ipirus). Unfortunately, some of the visitors and fishers destroy the amazing view by leaving their garbage behind. It will take at least another generation for Greeks to learn to respect the environment.
Be aware: there are no houses, hotels, restaurants or any kind of service near the lake.
You go to the lake only to savour the breathtaking view of the lake and the sourrounding black-pine forrest.
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