The 3-star Petrinos Lofos hotel was built in 2007 on a site chosen as it is in the centre of the area and can serve all kinds of visitors. 3 km from the hotel the visitor will find the thermal springs of Potamia, as well as the Lafra and Lafrouda wetlands, habitats of a vast variety of birds and fish. Just 6 kilometres away, you can find Mandra beach, followed by Porto Molo and Ai Giannis beaches, while the shore extends up to Abdera and Mirodato beaches. Along this course, you will see the archeological site of Abdera, a place known from mythology and Hercules’ labours, which was to get the man eating Mares of Diomides. Moreover, Abdera is the home of ancient times’ philosophers such Protagoras, Democritus, Anaxarchus and Leucippus. In that area you can find two more natural habitats, Vistonida Lake and Nestos River delta. In Vistonida lake, you will see Agios Nikolaos church, which is under the authority of Vatopedi Monastery of the Athos peninsula, known as Agion Oros. It is true to say that the whole area is a paradise for birdwatchers, as more than 325 distinct bird species can be found here throughout the year.

Thraki. One destination, dozens of attractions: Book a room with Petrinos Lofos at Potamia Xanthis, Porto Lagos, 67061, Greece and get to know Ancient Abdera, visit the Pomak villages, scattered throughout the region, take a tour of the Ethnological Museum of Thrace in Alexandroupoli or visit the dolmens, monolithic grave monuments from the Iron Age, between the villages of Mikros Dereios and Roussos. Nature lovers will find their paradise here. From the source of the Nestos River until Abdera, and from there until Porto Lagos and Lake Vistonida, you’ll find a majestic blend of earth and water. The soil here in this corner of Greece is irrigated by the river’s fresh water. This then merges with the salty sea and between the reeds you’ll discover a refuge for rare birds, fish and other animals. Pure and peaceful, this scenery invites you to become one with it. Furthermore, holidays in Petrinos Lofos mean action and adventure: Petrinos Lofos because of its location is the perfect place for activities in nature. Get to know the Nestos forest by taking a canoe/kayak, alone or with a group, down the river that has cut a winding route between two steep mountains. You can also hike along its bank or head east to the Dadia forest which has four well-marked paths. Thraki’s expansive, untouched landscape impresses visitors in both scale and beauty. Throughout this view paradisiacal panorama, indented and inaccessible coasts weave their colors with those of rich forests and rare wetlands, creating extraordinary and enthralling scenery. Book a room with Petrinos Lofos and discover Thraki – Greece’s uncontested queen.