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Imaggeo On Monday: The Papingo’s rock pools

July 25, 2022
Imaggeo On Monday: The Papingo’s rock pools

The Papingo’s rock pools are located at the mountainous area of Epirus in northwestern Greece, at an altitude of 980 meters. The Rogovo stream, over the years, has eroded the limestone rocks creating a complex of water falls and cavities (natural rock pools) with clear and cold running water, which the locals call “ovires”. Photo by Athanasios Serafeim, as described on imaggeo.egu.eu.   ...[Read More]

Imaggeo On Monday: The Ω shaped Voidokilia beach

June 13, 2022
Imaggeo On Monday: The Ω shaped Voidokilia beach

Voidokilia beach is located on the Ionian coast of Messinia, in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese region, in Greece. While it is famous for its round shape reminiscent of the Greek letter Ω, it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean. It is separated by a strip of dunes from the lagoon of Gialova, which was created due to both tectonic activity and sea level ris ...[Read More]