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bridges and reflection
Bridges and reflections
on the lake Vistonida

If someone found in the prefecture of Xanthi, should not miss the opportunity to visit the lake Vistonida the canals that connect with the sea, the dense reed beds that surround the small delta of the rivers leading to it.
This natural beauty will complement the lagoons Lafri, Lafrouda, Salt Lake, Marsh and the lagoon of Porto Lagos, which are built on small islands of the churches of St. Nicholas and Mary Pantanesis. The birth of the lake Vistonida placed before 5,000,000 years or so.The name comes from the Vistones, a Thracian tribe that lived in the area. The area of ​​the lake reaches 42 square meters. Km. This area fluctuates depending on the time around 6 square. Km. The average depth of the lake is 2-2,5 m and a maximum of 3m and is the water tank of a very large basin.
The peculiarity is that the lake water, which shows changes in salt content. Thus, the northern part of the lake is freshwater input from three rivers: the Kosynthos of Kompsatos and trauma.In the southern part of the lake is salty and the water comes from the sea through three channels connecting the lake. The world of birds is undoubtedly the one that dominates the impressive numbers of populations and diversity of species.Among the 302 species there, some are the Little Egret, the Flamingos, the Pelican, the Egret, the Pygmy Cormorant. The area of ​​wetland is very diverse flora and fauna. In this territory the water abundance of animals is unparalleled.The silent human ears world of fish, consisting of 37 species. The fish live in freshwater carp is the Roach and thritsa while in salt water meet the eels, sea bass, seven types of heads, etc. There are animals herbivores, carnivores, various sizes.Forest and scrub, in Delta and Kosynthos Kompsatos hiding the wildcat, the badger, jackal, etc. While in the area live a few wolves and deer.


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