Samothrace: The most magical natural pools in Greece
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The island Samothrace, in the northern Aegean Sea, is perhaps one of the most underrated places in Greece despite it being an ideal destination for travellers who love adventure. Samothrace, a one-hour-and-fifty-minute boat trip from Alexandroupolis, is unique, something that becomes evident even from a distance, while approaching the island.
At Samothrace’s centre, Mt. Saos, or Fengari, meaning moon, reaches 1,611 metres high. This towering mountain – given its name by locals as a result of its height, concealing the moon – has greatly shaped the island’s traits, Travel explained.
The mountain, covering an extensive land mass, has shaped the island’s flora and fauna.
Despite being one of the islands of the Aegean Sea, which are typically arid, Samothrace features rugged and pristine nature, river sources, waterfalls, as well as forests with oak, plane, pine and cedar trees.
Swimming at plunge pools, or vathres, as they are referred to by the locals, is a favourite activity on the island. Their waters hail from the mountain, run down slopes, and create waterfalls and ponds. The northern section of Samothrace is filled with creeks, waterfalls, forests, gorges and trails.
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