Germasogeia Dam Nature Trail

Starting Point: Road from Finikaria which leads to Prasteio, at the east side of the Germasogeia Dam.

Length: 1, 3 kilometres

Time: 0, 5 hours hiking

Difficulty: 1

Points of Interest:

A trail around a small peninsula in the dam which has been enriched with different types of fish. Fishing is allowed with a permit from the Department Of Fisheries. To the south of the trail there is the choice of another smaller nature trail of 150 metres in length where the visitor may see and study the endemic bush called Bosea cypria.

Rules of conduct for Visitors

Visitors of nature trails sites should follow some basic rules of conduct to ensure the least possible harm to the environment but also to ensure the comfort of other guests.

The most important of these rules are the following:

Keep the area clean. Collect all the rubbish that have emerged and put them in bins. If for any reason there are no bins or if it is full, then take your trash with you. Do not leave plastic bags outside, because they are usually scattered by stray dogs, foxes etc.
Do not make unnecessary noises, respect the rights of the others for peace and quiet.
Cutting plants, tree bark harassing nests, damaging the environment are banned by the forestry legislation.
Park your car in parking lots.
Use the water with caution. Don't waste it.
Solicit other guests to obey by the basic rules of conduct.
If you notice a fire, immediately call the number 1407 (24 hours, toll-free)

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