Foloi oak forest - Wikipedia
The Folóï oak forest (Greek: Δρυοδάσος Φολόης) is an oak forest in southwestern Greece. It is located in the municipal unit Foloi, Olympia, Elis, in the western part of the Peloponnese peninsula. The Folóï oak forest is situated at an altitude of 688m, on …
Foloi oak forest - Visit Greece
The Foloi oak forest (aka natural wonder) is the only one in the Balkan area, and one of the largest, and oldest, in Europe. This national treasure is located at the southern foot of the Erymanthos mountain range, about 25 kilometres from …
Oak Forest of Foloi | A.K.A.O. - W.R.G. - visit-olympia.gr
The forest of Foloi, one of the rarest oak forests in Europe, looks like it comes from the most dreamy fairy tale. The name Foloi, according to mythology, comes from the king of Centaurs and a good friend of Herakles, Folos.
The fairy tale forest of Foloi, Ilia | travel.gr
Oct 13, 2021 · The oak forest of Foloi spreads between the drainage basins of the river Erymanthos on the East, the natural border between Ilia and Arcadia, and the Homeric river Sellientas, in the Southwest. It’s the only oak forest in the Balkans, one of the largest ones in Europe, at 42.000 acres, and it’s part of the Natura 2000 network .
Foloi Oak Forest of Peloponnese - Landlife Travel
Foloi oak forest is a designated site under NATURA 2000 that dates back to ancient times. It’s the only flat forest in Greece situated on the boundaries between Elis, Arcadia and Achaia, at an altitude of 600meters. It covers a total surface of 218.000 acres and it consists mainly of broadleaf oaks. Foloi Oak Forest in Mythology
The Sacred Silence of Pholoe | International Oak Society
Oct 26, 2016 · The Pholoe oak forest is located in southwestern Greece, in a plateau area at an altitude of about 600 m. It is an ecosystem that is unique in Europe as it is a high forest of even-aged oaks (oaks are usually coppiced).
Foloi a secret..forest in Ilia| All About Peloponnisos
The southest oak forest in Europe- and the only one in the Balkans- spreads in 42.000 acres that are offered for hiking and cycling, thanks to the completely flat plateau on top of which it is located. The locals call Foloi’s plateau as “The Balcony of Ilia” since if you walk towards the edge of the forest the astonishing view will ...
Discover Foloi | The forest of the mythical Centaurs
Jun 5, 2024 · At an altitude of 630 meters and covering 42,000 acres, Foloi is the only oak forest in the Balkans and one of the largest and oldest in Europe. Its trees change with the seasons, offering a riot of colors and a spectacle that captivates all travelers.
Explore the Enchanting Foloi Oak Forest in Greece
Nestled in the heart of Greece’s Peloponnese region, Foloi Oak Forest is one of the oldest and most enchanting oak forests in Europe. Known for its dense canopy of ancient oak trees, this forest feels like a place from myth and legend.
Foloi Oak Forest | Foloi, Elis, Peloponnese | Yallou
The Foloi oak forest (Greek: Δρυοδάσος Φολόης) is an oak forest in southwestern Greece. It is located in the municipal unit Foloi, Elis, in the western part of the Peloponnese peninsula. The Foloi oak forest is situated at an altitude of 688m, on the plateau of the Foloi mountain.
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