Skra Waterfalls

The Skra Waterfalls cascade over multiple levels through dense forest of oak and plane trees covered with ivy, flowing into an emerald lake with crystalline waters displaying striking aquamarine hues.

The village of Skra was first mentioned in 1452 as Loumnitsa and became the site of a decisive World War I battle in May 1918, where Greek and French forces broke through Bulgarian defenses despite being outnumbered.

A Museum of the First World War and Battle of Skra, opened in May 2002, displays relics, photographs, and archives commemorating the soldiers who fought and fell during this defining historical conflict.

Visitors can access the site by car to Skra village, then follow a forest pathway with stone steps leading to the waterfalls and picnic areas in approximately twenty minutes of walking.

The lake displays distinctive emerald coloration caused by calcified and fossilized organisms settled at the bottom, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding greenery and rock formations shaped by water erosion.

Location: Σκρα

Address: Επαρ.Οδ. Κούπας, Σκρα 614 00, Greece

GPS coordinates: 41.06408,22.39230

Latest update: July 4, 2025 09:41