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Prefecture Of Serres
Area (sq.km): 3.968
Population (2001): 200.561
Population Density(hab/sq.km): 51
Capital City: Serres
Number of Hotels: 20
Number of hotel Rooms: 1.111

State Tourism Offices
Name: Tourism Information Office Og Promahonas
Location: Promahonas
Address: Promahonas - 62300 Sidirokastro
Telephone: 23230 41241
Fax: 23230 41241

Caves
Name: Petroto
Location: Alistrati
Description: A Cave lies in the area of Petrotos. It ranks among the largest and most beautiful caves encountered in the country. For the time being, it is not open to the public due to works conducted by the Archeological Service of Greece.

Name: Efta Mili
Location: Seres
Description: A Cave is found in the area of Efta Myloi (Seven Mills).

Lakes
Name: Kerkini
Location: Serres
Description: Lake Kerkini, a wonder of the Greek nature, supports a unique flora and fauna. Lying in the northern part of the Strymonas valley, it constitutes a wetland that is protected under the Ramsar Convention. The 16-km-route from the village to the Lithotopos dam is noted for its striking natural beauty. Visitors should not miss on a boat trip in the lake.
Area (Km2): 37,688

Rivers
Name: Strymonas
Location: Serres
Length: 118km

Mountaineering Clubs
Name: Nigrita Alpine Club
Location: Nigrita
Address: 622 00 Nigrita
Telephone: 23220 24924, 23220 22859

Name: Proti Alpine & Ski Club
Location: Proti
Address: 620 47 Proti Serres
Telephone: 23240 61560, 23240 61760, 23240 61116

Name: Serres Alpine Club
Location: Serres
Address: 15, N. Nikolaou Street, 621 00 Serres
Telephone: 23210 23724, 23210 22449

Name: Rodolivos Alpine Club
Location: Rodolivos
Address: 620 41 Rodolivos
Telephone: 23240 71252

Ski Clubs
Name: Serres Alpine Club
Location: Seres
Address: 15, N. Nikolaou Street, 621 00 Serres
Telephone: 23210 23724

Name: Rodolivos Alpine Club
Location: Rodolivos
Address: 620 41 Rodolivos
Telephone: 23240 71252

Mountain Refuges
Name: Bougatina Refuge (Closed)
Mountain: Pangeo
Office: Proti Alpine & Ski Club
Address: 620 47 ProtiI - Serres
Place: Bougatina (900 m)
Capacity: 20 persons (blankets not supplied)
Heat: Fireplace, wood-burning stove, central heating
Water Supply: Tank
Kitchen: Basic
Toilet: Indoor
Telephone: 23240 61560, 23240 61760, 23240 61116

Name: Christos Karabourounis
Mountain: Vrondous
Address: N. Nikolaou 15621 00 Serres
Place: Lailias (1.500 m)
Has Telefone: 23210 62400
Capacity: 75 persons
Heat: Central heating
Water Supply: Piped from well
Kitchen: Organized
Toilet: Indoor and outdoor
Telephone: 23210 23724, 23210 22449
Fax: 23210 62400

Name: Rodolivos Refuge
Mountain: Pangeo
Office: Rodolivos Alpine Club
Address: 620 41 Rodolivos Serres
Place: Rodolivos (1.000 m)
Capacity: 30 persons
Heat: 2 fireplaces, 2 wood-burning stoves
Water Supply: Spring
Kitchen: Organized
Toilet: Outdoor
Telephone: 23240 71252

Carnivals
Name: Serres's Carnival
Location: Seres
Description: Kalogeros (The Monk) is another Thracian custom which takes place in the village of St Eleni. This festivity is presented by Anastenarides, too. But this time, there are also mimes who create the troupe: the King, the Prince, the Halter maker, the Monk, the Bride, the decrepit woman with the premature baby, the Gipsies with the bear and the Guards (Kouroutzides). After the troupe has visited all the village, the inhabitants gather in the square, where two important events take place: the preparation of a symbolic field for the sowing and the scene of the Monk's death and resurrection. When the Monk?s resurrection is announced, the troupe starts dancing in a circle, round the symbolic field, with the King as the leader of the dance. After the end of the dance an Anastenaris gives his blessing to the people who start leaving. This Thracian religious festival, also includes elements of the ancient Dionyssian Rituals.
Municipality of Serres: Tel: 23210 22260