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Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park
Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park is a national park in Greece, established in 1971, covering 338 km² (130 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Greece's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 338 km²
- Established
- 1971
- IUCN
- VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources
- Nearest airport
- SKG · 26 km
Nearest airports to Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park
- 1Thessaloniki Macedonia International AirportSKG26 kmstraight lineThessaloniki, Greece
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- 2 KZI74 kmstraight line
- 3 VOL144 kmstraight line
More about Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park
Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park is one of 29 national parks in Greece. It covers 338 km² (33,779 ha) — about 3.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #6 largest national park in Greece (4.8% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1971, 55 years ago — the first national parks in Greece date back to 1938. It is listed in IUCN category VI: Protected Area with sustainable use of natural resources — allowing sustainable use of natural resources.
Visiting Axios-Loudias-Aliakmonas Delta National Park
The closest airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), about 26 km away — around 33 minutes by car; alternatively Kozani National Airport Filippos (KZI, 74 km). Other national parks within reach include Olympos National Park (40 km²), Mount Olympus (191 km²), National Park of Lakes Koronia-Volvi and the Macedonian Tempe (159 km²) and Lake Kerkini National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
Frequently asked questions
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