ABOUT FLORINA PREFECTURE
Prefecture has been connected with the natural beauty of Prespes . Florina , is important that can suit a lot of contradictory elements. From Psarohoria in altitude of 850 metres you can meet " sea " a few kilometres from a ski center. Here, where people become one with the nature, are many tourist points, poles of attraction for the visitors, who can enjoy the eminent National Park of Prespes where pelicans, widgeons and many species of infrequent birds seek shelter.
The two lakes are separated by a narrow strip of land and are of outstanding natural beauty. The smaller lake covers an area of 43sq metres and has a depth of 8 metres. The islet of Agion Achillio is found here which has Byzantine remains.
The larger lake is the largest in the Balkans covering an area of 1000sq km. The lakes' wildlife is particularly rich with numerous species of birds including cormorants, pelicans, egrets and herons. Boats take visitors on short cruises in the lakes and the lake side villages offer accommodation and fine food.
Prespes, have been characterized a forest. The coasts of small Prespa, host pelicans, wild ducks and many species of rare birds that attracts the interest of international scientific institutes.
It really worth visiting!
In Florina which is built recently, there are ruins of older installation. It worth to visit the museums, the zoo garden and the andrianta of Megas Alexandros too. For lovers of wintry sport, on the side of Vitsi we meet the ski centre Pisoderiou, in altitude of 1450 metres, while the spot "Vigla" is offered for mountaineering.