The Haintou forest is habitat of thousands of rare species of flora and fauna, and has been declared as a preserved monument of nature. It is located in the mountain range of Rodopi on the borders with Bulgaria and covers an area of 180 acres. The earth formation of Xanthi has caused the forest to grow extensively with its flora and fauna. You...
- Xanthi Prefecture / Nature / Forests
Its name in Turkish means ‘legendary forest’. It’s next to the River Nestos and extends from the settlement Toxotes to the river’s estuary. It is home to rare and important flora and fauna species. For example, you can see the trees White poplar, Black poplar, alder and others. Although you may not see them but in the forest live wild boars,...