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The Rocks Lodge, Near
Mouzaki town, Near Karditsa, Mainland
LOCATION INFORMATION
Karditsa is about 300 kilometers from Athens and can be reached
by bus or train from Athens and Thessaloniki. It is located
SSE of Trikala, SW of Larissa and NE of Arta.The western half
of the prefecture is dominated by the Pindus mountains, famous
for the Agrafa region of Greece. On The Rocks is situated near
Mouzaki town. Mouzaki is situated in the South west end of the
Thessalian plain,exactly where the river Pamisos comes out through
the wilderness of the mount Pindos, leaving behind on its left
and right the green slopes of mount Agrafa and Argithea region.
Mouzaki and On The Rocks Lodge are located around 26 km away
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the Rocks lodge is located around 16Kms from the famous Lake Plastira,
named after Nicholas Plastiras. A great militant and political
figure, who in 1925 conceived the idea of diverting the course
of the river Megdovas and building a dam. His idea was realized
after his death and was completed in 1959. The lake spread over
what was once the plateau of Nevropolis making it one of Greece's
largest man-made lakes.
The countryside around Plastiras lake is perfect for a number
of activities such as walking along pathways and through forests,
cross-country cycling, canoeing on the lake, riding, and for Jeep
lovers cross-country driving. The whole route round the lake is
spectacular; forests of fur and oak, ravines, the plane-trees
along the shores of the lake which emerge and vanish behind the
mountain range of Agrapha create a dreamlike picture. No matter
what time of year you choose to visit Lake Plastira, you will
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On
The Rocks Lodge, Near Mouzaki town,
Near Karditsa, Mainland
GENERAL INFORMATION
Surrounded
by thick, lush forests, 'On The Rocks' is a Mountain lodge
complex offering wide panoramic views, built at the edge of
Mountain range Pindos.
Uniquely located, On The Rocks attracts many Visitors who
prefer the complex as an ideal base, or starting point for
exploration of the greater area. Only 35 km from Meteora,
25 km from the ski center in Pertouli, or 10 km from Koziaka,
famed for it's hunting, On The Rocks is the perfect choice
for those who enjoy the beauty and challenge that nature offers.
From walking & climbing, to even activities such as sail-flying.
Open all year round.
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| On The Rocks
Lodge, Near
Mouzaki town,
Near Karditsa, Mainland
LODGE AND ROOM FACILITIES
On the Rocks offers an outdoor
Olympic size swimming pool. The lodge's restaurant offers a
variety of delicious local dishes. Traditional pies and soups
are highly recommended. Sometimes, you'll even find on the menu
a selection of fresh game from the hunting. In addition, the
complex has a bar and a games entertainment room. On
the Rocks offers modern, spacious rooms, equipped with TV, and
private balcony with views. |
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On
The Rocks Lodge, Near Mouzaki town,
Near Karditsa, Mainland
POSSIBLE SIGHTSEEING AND SUGGESTED DRIVING ROUTE WHILST STAYING
AT ON THE ROCKS LODGE IN MOUZAKI
The lake itself is 25 km west of the town of Karditsa at an
altitude of 1000m.There are 14 villages around the lake, the
first village being Mesenicholas after leaving Karditsa. It
is amphitheatrically built at an altitude of 700 meters, and
is noted for its wine and raki. To the east of the village
is the church of Zoodochos Pigi (The Life-giving Spring) with
frescos dating back to 1646.
Two kilometers further north at an altitude of 880m is Morphovouni,
the birthplace of Nicholaos Plastiras, with a breath-taking
view of the Thessalian plain. Continuing the lakeside route
heading in the direction of the villages looking onto the
lake from Kerasia, the ring-road leads you to Kryoneri, a
village built next to the lake with facilities for tourists.
Hiking tracks wind through the forest of Kryoneri with fur,
oak and chestnut trees. The next village on the shores of
the lake is the Kalivia of Pezoula. It is well-developed for
tourism with organized outdoor areas and beaches. The road
from Pezoula takes you to Fylakti and Neraida. Fylakti lies
at an altitude of 1200m on the steep slopes of Mount Voutsinaki
overlooking a thick fur forest.
The road ends at Fylakti so here we have to turn back towards
Neraida, at a height of 1120m in an area covered in furs and
chestnuts with a panoramic view of the lake. It wasn't just
by chance that the inhabitants of Karditsa chose the area
of Neraida as a pre-war summer resort. A dirt track leads
from Neraida to a tiny rudimentary ski resort 1550m above
sea level which offers a basic sliding ski lift.
Continuing the lakeside drive, head in the direction of Neochori,
a tourist haven and the best-known of the villages around
Lake Plastira. It is built on a mountain slope and offers
the best view of the lake. In Neochori, it is worth visiting
the botanical gardens, which house plants making up the ecosystem
of the local area. The last stop on the route is Plastiras
Dam, a few kilometres outside Neochori after Belokomiti. Here,
admire the beautiful scenery and, if you wish, complete the
lakeside drive by visiting the villages of Moucha, Kastania,
Lambero, Aghio Athanasio and Moschato.
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The Rocks Lodge,
Mouzaki Town, Near Karditsa, Mainland
CONTACT DETAILS
ON THE ROCKS MOUZAKI, 430 60,
KARDITSA, GREECE |
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