Lake Plastiras among fir-covered mountains

Lake Plastiras: The Heart of Agrafa.

Discover the perfect blend of blue and green in Greece’s most serene escape.

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What’s on

Festivals, markets and village feasts around the lake. Pick a month and plan your visit around them.

Nothing listed for October yet — check back soon, or try another month.

Where are you headed?

18 villages · 127 places

Image coming soonNeochori, Lake PlastirasNeochoriThe lake’s liveliest village26 placesExplore villageImage coming soonKalivia Pezoulas, Lake PlastirasKalivia PezoulasThe liveliest spot on the water21 placesExplore villageImage coming soonKrioneri, Lake PlastirasKrioneriA gem of the Agrafa mountains11 placesExplore villageImage coming soonLampero, Lake PlastirasLamperoA charming lakeside village8 placesExplore villageImage coming soonKerasia, Lake PlastirasKerasiaA mountain village with a stunning view7 placesExplore villageImage coming soonMesenikolas, Lake PlastirasMesenikolasThe balcony of Thessaly7 placesExplore villageImage coming soonMouha, Lake PlastirasMouhaBy the dam, where the lake begins6 placesExplore villageImage coming soonBelokomitis, Lake PlastirasBelokomitisIn the foothills of Agrafa5 placesExplore village
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Welcome to the Gem of Thessaly

Nestled between fir forests and crystal waters, Lake Plastiras offers authentic hospitality, local flavours and outdoor adventure all year round.

Live the adventure

From hydro-biking on the lake to hiking the peaks, your adventure starts here.

Activities
Image coming soonSwimmers and hydro-bikes on Lake Plastiras

A place full of history

Home of the ancient Dolopes, and woven into the stories of Troy, the 1821 Revolution and the wartime resistance.

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August festivals

Village panigyria, music under the plane trees and a wine festival fill the summer nights.

Image coming soonVillage festival at Lake Plastiras

The dam

General Nikolaos Plastiras’s vision, completed in 1959 — and still powering the region with clean hydroelectric energy.

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A taste of Agrafa

Savour local honey, Mesenikolas wine and traditional pies from our local producers.

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Getting here

Just 25 minutes from Karditsa, and an easy drive from Athens (3.5 h) or Thessaloniki (2.5 h).

Plan your trip
From Athens~3.5 h303 km to Karditsa
From Thessaloniki~2.5 h211 km to Karditsa

We’re here to help

Questions? Drop us a message and we’ll help you plan the perfect visit.