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Prefecture
Of Serres
- Area (sq.km): 3.968
- Population (2001):
200.561
- Population Density(hab/sq.km):
51
- Capital City:
Serres
- Number of Hotels:
20
- Number of hotel Rooms: 1.111
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State Tourism Offices
- Name: Tourism Information Office Og Promahonas
- Location: Promahonas
- Address: Promahonas - 62300 Sidirokastro
- Telephone:
23230 41241
- Fax: 23230 41241
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Caves
- Name: Petroto
- Location: Alistrati
- Description:
A Cave lies in the area of Petrotos. It
ranks among the largest and most beautiful
caves encountered in the country. For the
time being, it is not open to the public
due to works conducted by the Archeological
Service of Greece.
- Name: Efta Mili
- Location: Seres
- Description:
A Cave is found in the area of Efta Myloi
(Seven Mills).
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Lakes
- Name: Kerkini
- Location: Serres
- Description: Lake
Kerkini, a wonder of the Greek nature, supports
a unique flora and fauna. Lying in the northern
part of the Strymonas valley, it constitutes
a wetland that is protected under the Ramsar
Convention. The 16-km-route from the village
to the Lithotopos dam is noted for its striking
natural beauty. Visitors should not miss
on a boat trip in the lake.
- Area (Km2):
37,688
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Rivers
- Name: Strymonas
- Location: Serres
- Length: 118km
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Mountaineering Clubs
- Name: Nigrita Alpine Club
- Location: Nigrita
- Address: 622 00 Nigrita
- Telephone:
23220 24924, 23220 22859
- Name: Proti Alpine & Ski Club
- Location: Proti
- Address: 620 47 Proti Serres
- Telephone:
23240 61560, 23240 61760, 23240 61116
- Name: Serres Alpine Club
- Location: Serres
- Address: 15, N. Nikolaou Street, 621 00 Serres
- Telephone:
23210 23724, 23210 22449
- Name: Rodolivos Alpine Club
- Location: Rodolivos
- Address: 620 41 Rodolivos
- Telephone:
23240 71252
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Ski Clubs
- Name: Serres Alpine Club
- Location: Seres
- Address: 15, N. Nikolaou Street, 621 00 Serres
- Telephone:
23210 23724
- Name: Rodolivos Alpine Club
- Location: Rodolivos
- Address: 620 41 Rodolivos
- Telephone:
23240 71252
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Mountain Refuges
- Name: Bougatina Refuge (Closed)
- Mountain: Pangeo
- Office: Proti Alpine & Ski Club
- Address: 620 47 ProtiI - Serres
- Place: Bougatina (900 m)
- Capacity: 20 persons (blankets not supplied)
- Heat: Fireplace, wood-burning stove, central heating
- Water Supply: Tank
- Kitchen: Basic
- Toilet: Indoor
- Telephone:
23240 61560, 23240 61760, 23240 61116
- Name: Christos Karabourounis
- Mountain: Vrondous
- Address: N. Nikolaou 15621 00 Serres
- Place: Lailias (1.500 m)
- Has Telefone:
23210 62400
- Capacity: 75 persons
- Heat: Central heating
- Water Supply:
Piped from well
- Kitchen: Organized
- Toilet: Indoor and outdoor
- Telephone:
23210 23724, 23210 22449
- Fax: 23210 62400
- Name: Rodolivos Refuge
- Mountain: Pangeo
- Office: Rodolivos Alpine Club
- Address: 620 41 Rodolivos Serres
- Place: Rodolivos (1.000 m)
- Capacity: 30 persons
- Heat: 2 fireplaces, 2 wood-burning stoves
- Water Supply: Spring
- Kitchen: Organized
- Toilet: Outdoor
- Telephone:
23240 71252
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Carnivals
- Name: Serres's Carnival
- Location: Seres
- Description: Kalogeros
(The Monk) is another Thracian custom which
takes place in the village of St Eleni.
This festivity is presented by Anastenarides,
too. But this time, there are also mimes
who create the troupe: the King, the Prince,
the Halter maker, the Monk, the Bride, the
decrepit woman with the premature baby,
the Gipsies with the bear and the Guards
(Kouroutzides). After the troupe has visited
all the village, the inhabitants gather
in the square, where two important events
take place: the preparation of a symbolic
field for the sowing and the scene of the
Monk's death and resurrection. When the
Monk?s resurrection is announced, the troupe
starts dancing in a circle, round the symbolic
field, with the King as the leader of the
dance. After the end of the dance an Anastenaris
gives his blessing to the people who start
leaving. This Thracian religious festival,
also includes elements of the ancient Dionyssian
Rituals.
- Municipality of Serres: Tel:
23210 22260
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