Δρυοδάσος Φολόης, Oak forest in Ilia region, Greece
The Foloi oak forest covers 42,000 acres of flat terrain in the southwestern foothills of Mount Erymanthos, creating an extensive woodland of straight-trunked oak trees.
The forest bears the name of Pholus, the king of Centaurs from Greek mythology, who according to legend ruled over this ancient woodland territory.
The local communities maintain traditional practices of livestock farming and produce specialty cheeses, wine, and honey from oak and chestnut tree blossoms.
The forest includes multiple hiking paths and forest roads, with hunting permitted during specific seasons for designated wildlife species under local regulations.
Foloi represents one of the few pure seed-grown oak forests in Europe, protected under the Natura 2000 network covering 97.49 square kilometers.
Address: Foloi 270 66, Greece
GPS coordinates: 37.78819,21.77432
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:57
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Treasury of Gela
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Kladeos bridge
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Kronios baths
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Mount Erymanthos
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