Lake Plastiras is a man-made lake, built
in 1959 when they dammed the Tavropos or Megdova River. The lake is at
an altitude of about 3000 feet and supplies all of Thessaly with hydro-electric
power and drinking water. There are two beaches for swimming at Pezoula
and Lambero. Bikes and mountain bikes can be rented as well as horses near
the village of Kryoneri. The trails around the lake are quite beautiful
and and forested with pine and wildflowers in the spring. The restaurants
at the lakeside villages serve local trout. See www.greecetravel.com/trekking
for more info on kayaking, river rafting, mountainclimbing, jeep tours
and adventure travel in Meteora and around Greece.
The modern city of Trikala is built on
the site of Ancient Trikki, the birthplace of Asclepius, the god of healing.
The Litheos river passes through this agricultural city and is crossed
by 10 bridges, five of them for pedestrians only. There are a number of
fortresses in the area due to it's strategic importance. Near Trikala is
the small village of Pyli, entranceway to the narrow pass which connects
Thessaly and Epirus and the bed of the Portaikos river. Also nearby is
the Pertouli snow skiing center and the Tria Potamia area which is popular
with kayakers who ride the waters of the Aheloos river. Unfortunately there
are plans to build a big dam here so before you set out with your kayaks
you may want to contact your travel agent and make sure there is still
water in the river.
Pelion is one of the most beautiful areas
of Greece. For more see www.greecetravel.com/pelion
Edipsos on the island of Evia is a natural
healing spa that is a few hours journey from Meteora. See www.greecetravel.com/edipsos
Many people do Delphi in combination with
Meteora. See www.greecetravel.com/delphi
For other mainland destinations in Greece see Greek Mainland Guides and for trips around the mainland visit George the Famous Taxi Driver
