Petrified Forest Lefkimi

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Live an adventure straight out of a fairy tale in a rare, petrified forest! With trees fossilized there, after volcanic eruptions that happened millions of years ago in the area. Experts talk about fossils dating back up to 40,000,000 years! Follow the signs for the petrified forest of Lefkimmi and enjoy a beautiful, refreshing and educational walk. In addition, you can take a short walk with a guide, who will lead you to the fossils and explain how they were created and which trees they come from. The village of Lefkimmi is about twenty minutes from Alexandroupoli. Lefkimmi, is a picturesque village, surrounded by the beauties of nature, is located on the outskirts of the protected Dadia Forest in the center of Evros prefecture and has as its registered trademark one of the most beautiful temples of the prefecture, the Holy Church of Genesios of Theotokos. It is 47 kilometers from Alexandroupoli. Because of Lefkimmi, due to its privileged position, is a center of escape from the urban fabric and a lung for exploring the two exceptional ecosystems, both the Evros Delta and the Dadia Forest. The dam that exists near the village and the cycling through special wooded routes, are elements that make it even more attractive.