Thermal springs of Smokovos, Karditsa

By: GRADE B 2nd Primary School of Karditsa

Thermal springs of Smokovos (Karditsa)

Natural springs that gush out thermal water. A hidden treasure of relaxation and well-being. A place where the thermal springs meet the verdant nature and offer their healing action to the patients.

Seven Springs, Rhodes

By: 5th Grade (E1),  2nd Experimental Primary School of Rhodes

Seven Springs (Rhodes)

They are located in a distance of 19 kilometres south-east of the city of Rhodes very close to Archangelos village. It is a superb location with many pinetrees and plane trees where the magnificence of nature is revealed.  

In this area, there is a lake which is made of seven springs where one can see geese, ducks and peacocks. The temperature in the area is low. The water is canalized in the flatland and waters the fields in Kolimbia.

It is worth visiting the tunnel which was made for the old, Italian aqueduct and it comes to an artificial lake with cold water.

Kallithea Springs, Rhodes

By: 5th Grade (E1),  2nd Experimental Primary School of Rhodes

Kallithea Springs (Rhodes)

Kallithea springs are thermal springs in Rhodes. They are about 10 kilometers south of the city of Rhodes and 5 kilometers east of Koskinou. The site was designed by the architect Pietro Lombardi after research into the healing properties of the springs in 1927. 

The main building of the bathhouse is inspired by the Ottoman baths of the island. The baths continued to operate when Rhodes came under Greek rule until 1967 and then reopened in 2007.

Gizani, 

Rhodes

By: 5th Grade (E1),  2nd Experimental Primary School of 

Rhodes

Gizani  (Rhodes)

Ladigesocypris ghigii (Pisces, Cyprinidae), commonly known as Gizani, is a small-sized fish that lives exclusively in the fresh waters of Rhodes. It got its common, but also its scientific – tongue-tied – name, from the Italian professor Alessandro Ghigi who first collected it on the island in the early 1900s.

He is a little champion of survival ... (Source: Rhodes Aquarium)

The Acheron RIVER

By: Antonio

 1St Grade (A1), 2nd Primary School of Karditsa

The Acheron RIVER

 (Greek: Αχέροντας Acherontas) is a river located in the Epirus region of northwest Greece. The Acheron also features prominently in Greek mythology, where it is often depicted as the entrance to the Greek Underworld where souls must be ferried across by Charon.

WaterMill in Anthoxori Karditsa

by Aspa & Vasilis

Grade A , 2nd primary School of karditsa

Pateira de Fermentelos is a natural lagoon in Portugal

by Ana Santos

Pateira de Fermentelos is a natural lagoon, located in the triangle of the municipalities of Águeda, Aveiro and Oliveira do Bairro, before the confluence of the River Cértima with the River Águeda. It is surrounded by the parishes of Óis da Ribeira, Fermentelos, Espinhel and Requeixo. 

It is an area very rich in fauna, flora and aquatic species, including several species of birds such as: whitetails, squirrels, kingfishers, and various types of ducks.

kingfisher

(guarda rios)

stilt

(pernilonga)

Ducks

(patos)

White Heron

(Garça Branca)

(Coruja das torres)

At the fishing level there are largemouth bass, pike, carp, mullet, perch, being known for its pimpões. There are also large numbers of red crayfish (an invasive species) and various species of amphibians. 

red crayfish 

(lagostim vermelho)

perch 

(perca)

In the flora we can find water lilies and water hyacinths.

The water hyacinths are a invasive plant. These water-hyacinth mats lower dissolved oxygen concentrations, damaging fish populations.

(Jacintos de água)

by Matilde 

The Vouga River is a river of central Portugal, which rises at 930 meters of altitude, in the Serra da Lapa, more specifically in the so-called Lapa Fountain, located in the parish of Quintela, municipality of Sernancelhe, District of Viseu.  

- Vouga River is famous by it is calmness and nature. You will only have the sound of the water.

- This is not a white water river. You will have the perfect place to pratice your skills and jump to the water.

- Surrounded by mountains, makes this experience even more pleasant.

The ideal river for water sports

Atlantic Ocean 

By Jhully

Atlantic Ocean, bathes the western coasts of Europe and Africa and the eastern coasts of the American continent. The ocean represents 24% of the total area of the Earth's marine waters, occupying 20% of its surface.

The name Atlantic comes from Atlas, grandson of Uranus and Gaia in Greek mythology. Atlas was believed to hold the world on his back. 

The term Atlas has been used to describe a collection of maps since the 16th century when Flemish geographer Gerardus Mercator published his work in honour of the mythological Titan.

850 km of splendid Portuguese beaches are bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. 

Portugal is located in Southeast Europe and bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. It is quick and easy to get from Portugal to all European capitals and to numerous cities around the World. 

Ria de Aveiro, 

a lagoon

By Loren

The Ria de Aveiro was formed in the 16th century, when the sea receded in its line, leaving along eleven thousand hectares of coastal cords that formed a lagoon. 

Rich in fish and waterfowl, it has large areas of water, ideal places to practice all water sports.

Although the Ria has been losing, from year to year, the importance it once had in the economy of Aveiro, the production of salt, using ancient techniques, is still one of the most characteristic traditional activities of the city of Aveiro. 

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