Located in the middle of the regional Unit of Evros, Dadia forest is part of the southeastern end of the Rhodope Mountains covering an area of 506,290 meters. It is at the crossroads of three countries, i.e., on the west of the main road and railway axis from Alexandroupolis to Ormenio and Bulgaria, as well as to Kipi and Turkey.
It is lowland and semi-mountainous area, with an altitude ranging between 10 and 604 meters. Its highest peaks, Sapka and Silo, are located in the west and form a more mountainous landscape, which alternates with small valleys and numerous streams.
Dadia comprises the largest semi-mountainous pine forest throughout Thrace - some parts of which are over 100 years old. The forest, streams, crops, and pastures of the wider area, make Dadia an ideal environment for many species of fauna. In particular, most predators and reptiles from all over Europe have been observed in this area, as well as rare species of vulture, namely, the black vulture, the white scavenger vulture, and the griffon vulture.
Since 1994, the Ecotourism Center has been established to provide accommodation, food, and a number of services (guided tours to a bird-watching observatory. etc).
Hunting is strictly prohibited in protected areas of the forest. Two well-known attractions are located in the forest, the Monastery of Dadia and the Monastery of Kornofolia.
Dadia forest has been designated a Natura 2000 area.
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