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Guided trip aboard a traditional Oikoperiigitis boat

Oikoperiigitis · since 1995

The person behind the experience

Discover Kerkini with Giannis Reklos

Varkada Kerkini is supported and operated by Giannis Reklos, owner of Oikoperiigitis, whose longstanding involvement in local ecotourism has contributed to showcasing the natural and cultural value of Lake Kerkini.

Oikoperiigitis began in 1995 with canoe trips and is today one of the oldest ecotourism operations in Macedonia; thousands of students and visitors have discovered the lake through its programmes.

Through his knowledge of the area, his connection to nature, and his respect for the lake's unique ecosystem, the aim is to offer visitors authentic experiences and a more meaningful connection with Kerkini.

Oikoperiigitis over the years

  1. 1995

    First tours with individual visitors, starting by canoe.

  2. 1997

    The first schools visit — the start of the environmental programmes.

  3. 2016

    Organising volunteer action in Lake Kerkini National Park.

  4. Today

    Boat trips, nature activities, a hotel, guesthouse and restaurant in Kerkini — and now Varkada Kerkini.

Source: oikoperiigitis.gr. oikoperiigitis.gr

Canoes on Lake Kerkini with Mount Beles behind

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