Skra Waterfalls, Natural waterfall in Skra village, Kilkis region, Greece.
Skra Waterfalls cascade over multiple tiers through a dense forest of oak and plane trees cloaked in ivy, flowing into a lake with greenish-colored water. The forest is thick and the water has carved smooth rock formations over time.
The village was first mentioned in 1452 as Loumnitsa and became the site of a key 1918 battle between Greek and French troops against Bulgarian defenders. This battle marked a turning point in the region's First World War conflict.
The village holds strong memories of the 1918 battle through local stories and the presence of the war museum. Residents share narratives about this moment in their history, which shapes the place's identity today.
The site is reachable by car to the village, then via a forest path with stone steps to the waterfalls in about twenty minutes of walking. Wear proper footwear, as the path can be wet and slippery from water spray.
The lake water takes on a greenish tint from tiny organisms and mineral deposits at the bottom. This unusual coloring shifts depending on the time of day and light.
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