On 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 from Karditsa and
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On 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
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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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On
The Rocks Lodge, Mouzaki Town, Near Karditsa,
Mainland
CONTACT DETAILS
ON THE ROCKS MOUZAKI, 430 60,
KARDITSA, GREECE |
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Plastiras
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View
of the countryside around Plastiras lake
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View Plastiras lake
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