Pefkias aesthetic forest: Where osiers and myrtle trees surround the villa of poet Aggelos Sikelianos

Whether you choose to walk on the well-maintained network of paths or explore by bike, Pefkias in Xylokastro will reward you with its incredible variations. You will soon realize that you are in a botanical garden, where different species of pine trees are intertwined with myrtles, carob trees, osiers, cypresses, cedars, sycamores, acacias, jujubes and much more. In total, in the aesthetic Pefkias forest, with its salty soil, grow 83 species of plants.

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The Pefkias aesthetic forest in Xylokastro is much more than its description implies. It is a small paradise on earth, an unexpected cluster of endemic and non-endemic plant species, making up a unique setting next to the Pefkias dreamy beach with crystal clear waters.

Whether you choose to walk on the well-maintained network of paths or explore by bike, Pefkias in Xylokastro will reward you with its incredible variations. You will soon realize that you are in a botanical garden, where different species of pine trees are intertwined with myrtles, carob trees, osiers, cypresses, cedars, sycamores, acacias, jujubes and much more. In total, in the aesthetic Pefkias forest, with its salty soil, grow 83 species of plants.

Its uniqueness made the poet Karyotakis write about “the green shore of the homeland” and fellow poet Sikelianos seek his source of inspiration here. You can even visit the impressive Aggelos Sikelianos’ villa, a historical building of exceptional architecture. Finally, don’t miss the chance to dive into the Pefkias beach, with its unique colours due to the white pebbles and the lush landscape.

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