The artificial lake of Aoos lies approximately 20 km/12.4 mi north of Metsovo, on the east side of the Prefecture of Ioannina. It was constructed in 1987 and is considered a particularly important project for the region. Due to its amazing natural position, as it nestles among the Valia Calda and the Vikos-Aoos National Parks, the location enchants numerous visitors all year round, including sports enthusiasts. A favorite activity here is kayaking.
The starting point is on the east side of the lake and the tour lasts about 1:30 hours. As you row in the blue waters, you can admire the dense beech and black pine forests, beautiful rare plants, rare bird species such as kingfishers and black storks and if you are lucky enough you can see a bear or a wolf. Keep in mind that, the spot accommodates both the beginner and advanced kayaker.
All you need to bring is a towel and a second pair of running shoes, as everything else is provided by the local schools. Finally, after your kayaking experience, you should visit Metsovo, a major tourist destination, where you can stroll in the picturesque cobblestone paths, taste delicious traditional dishes and enjoy high quality accommodation options.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
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Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover Country, North Carolina, United States. It is partially located in the Wilington metropolitan area. In this place, visitors will have many choices to enjoy themselves and discover this amazing spot.
L'Argentière-la-Bessée is a commune of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Alps in southeastern France. The spot is situated next to the Durance river, which is used for kayaking and other water sports. The town is located on the edge of the Ecris National Park.
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's many apple cultivations.
Chalkidiki is an enchanting peninsula that is situated in the south east of Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. The area is a great combination of lush vegetation, stunning depths of the sea along with sandy or rocky beaches, romantic bays and interesting archaeological sites.
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.
Let's make some noise! Take your snowmobile and explore the beautiful paths of Kaimaktsalan. It's a mountain, situated on the borders between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It's the third highest mountain in Greece with an altitude of 2524 m/8278.7 ft. It's also known as Voras and it's located in the regional unit of Pella.
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All children like snow because they enjoy the game with the snowballs, the snow war with their friends as well as competing each other who is going to make the best snowman.
