Lake Plastiras

Lake Plastiras is a reservoir in Thessaly, Greece, that spreads over forested slopes and valleys between the mountains. The water fills a basin surrounded by tall pines and villages built of pale stone, with several small islands in the central and northern sections.

The dam was built in the 1950s to supply water for irrigation and power generation. Work began in 1955 and the basin filled over several years, submerging parts of old settlements.

The reservoir carries the name of a Greek general and now attracts walkers who pass through stone villages along its shores. Fishermen sell their catch at small taverns while residents continue farming and raising livestock in the surrounding valleys.

A road circles the reservoir and gives access to several villages that can serve as starting points for walks or trips on the water. The route is winding and drivers should take care in fog or rain.

Some of the islands appear only when water levels drop and reveal remains of walls and terraced fields. Local shepherds once brought their flocks to these patches before the reservoir was filled.

Location: Thessaly

Elevation above the sea: 750 m

GPS coordinates: 39.29722,21.75250

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:41