Livaditis, Mountain waterfall in Xanthi Municipality, Greece

Livaditis is a waterfall in the Xanthi region that plunges approximately 60 meters in a single vertical drop. The water creates a striking natural feature set within a densely forested valley.

Livaditis lies in the valley of the Karantere stream, in the mountains north of Xanthi near the Bulgarian border, in an area long inhabited by Pomak villages. The waterfall formed where the stream crosses a band of hard rock and cuts back into softer layers, retreating upstream over time. It became a known destination for walkers from the surrounding villages in the twentieth century.

The name Livaditis comes from the Greek word for meadow, livadi, referring to the grassy plateau above the falls. Local villagers from the surrounding settlements traditionally visited the site in summer, and the pool at the base of the drop is used as a cold bathing spot. A small chapel stands near the trailhead above the gorge.

Access is via a marked trail that starts from a nearby village and leads through forest to the waterfall. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and follow the trail markings to find their way.

During winter months, the falling water transforms into ice sculptures that constantly change shape as temperatures fluctuate. These frozen formations appear only under specific weather conditions and look different with each visit.