Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park

Dadia-Lefkimi-Soufli Forest National Park is a large protected area in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace covering mixed pine and oak woodlands. The landscape includes open clearings, grasslands, and cultivated fields that create diverse habitats for wildlife.

The area was first protected in 1980 and gained full national park status in 2006 due to its ecological importance. The designation recognized the forest as vital habitat for endangered bird species.

The visitor center teaches you about local wildlife and offers guided sessions to watch vultures up close. You learn which bird species live and breed in this region through hands-on observation.

Forest Inn near the information center offers lodging for visitors exploring the park and nearby towns like Alexandroupoli and Orestiada. Staying here gives easy access to park information and guided activities.

The park holds the only breeding population of Black Vultures in the Balkans and hosts three of Europe's four vulture species. This high concentration of raptors in one location draws birdwatchers from around the world.

GPS coordinates: 41.11717,26.18925

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56