Nature excursions

FISHING EXCURSION
Yiannis Chaldoupis will take you to the river Kalamas to fish for wild trout. It is more or less like hunting, actively seeking out the spot to catch the fish. Your fish will be prepared on a fire and then you will eat it on a nice spot at the riverside. Yiannis will provide for the fishing rods.
Duration of the excursion: 4 hours.
Participation: 2 - 6 persons (exceptions can be discussed with Yiannis).
Time: from February till November.

NATURE EXCURSIONS
Yiannis Chaldoupis will take you on a nature hike in the area around Parakalamos, he knows this area with his eyes closed! Depending on the season, the weather and your wishes, this nature excursion can have different goals:

Collecting MUSHROOMS is possible in May and October. To find mushrooms, there must be enough moisture and the temperature must be high enough. Available species are mainly chanterelle and ceps (porcini).

Looking for the MARGINATED TORTOISE during a hike in a rough mountain area of unspoilt nature. This excursion is possible the whole year round, but in wintertime it’s difficult to find them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marginated_Tortoise

Looking for the HELIX POMATIA SNAILS, to be found in April, May and September, if there’s enough moisture. More information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helix_pomatia

Gathering CHORTA (wild eatable vegetables), wild asparagus and wild chestnut in nature, nearly all year round.

Duration of the excursions: 4 hours.
Participation: 2 - 10 persons.


General information:
- It’s important to wear appropriate shoes: hiking boots or sneakers will do.
- Participation of children is possible. If the children are very young, please let Yiannis know. The same counts for people who have reduced mobility. Participation is free for children up to 12 years, kids from 12 to 17 years old pay half price.
- Due to weather condition, it can happen that an excursion is not possible on the planned date. We try to find another activity or another date.
- We expect you come to Parakalamos, where Yiannis lives, with your own transportation. It’s about half an hour’s drive from hotel Porfyron.

Yiannis Chaldoupis