Hotel Erodios
operates since 2000 offering to its
visitors high-quality services through a harmonic bonding of the Greek
traditional and modern style of hospitality.
The hotel is built in an amphitheatric way on a hill of the village
Lithotopos. It spans to over 2,2 hectares (22.000 sq m) thus offering a
unique panoramic view of the Kerkini lake and its magnificent natural
landscape.
The complex is comprised by two distinct buildings, the first hosting
the hotel rooms and the second main building hosting the reception, the
show room, the conference center and the wine bar restaurant of Aeolis.
Accommodation:
Hotel Erodios
has 23 rooms and one wedding suite,
all being recently renovated and having a panoramic view of the Lake
Kerkini. The unique interior design combined with the
magnificent natural landscape of the lake offer a true sense of
tranquility to its visitors, thus making their stay an unforgettable
experience.
All rooms have:
TV
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Heating
Fridge
The marriage suite has additionally:
Plasma TV
Mini Hi-Fi Syste
History:
About Lake Kerkini
The Kerkini Lake is a very special case of reservoirs. It was created
in 1932 the dam on the Strymonas river, in the village of Lithotopos,
with the initial intention of preventing the river of Strymonas from
flooding. However, it was subsequently used to provide water to the
nearby fields. At its place, a complex of extended but shallow
reservoirs coexisted that were being sourced by the river waters.
Today the variety of the vegetation, the presence of hundreds of bird
species, the rich fish variety and the numerous mammal, reptile and
amphibian species, are the extensions of the life that used to exist
even before the dam's creation. The creation of the Lake Kerkini did
hold Strymonas river, contributing in fighting the blight of malaria
and helped greatly to the economic growth of the region and the
restoration of 85,000 immigrants from Minor Asia. In 1982 the
continuous decrease in the capacity of the lake caused by sediments of
Strymonas, led to the construction of a new dam.
The Lake Kerkini is one of the 11 Hellenic reservoirs of international
significance according to the International Conventon of Ramsar and
also one of the 113 most important birding sites in Hellas (IBA). It is
also beein overseen by european and international regulations like the
79/409 directive of the European Union and the International Convention
of Barcelona. It is also part of the European Network "Nature 2000"
according to the directive 92/43/EOK. In 1993 a joint ministries
decision was signed numbered 66272/93 defining the borders of the
natural reservoir, the zones to be protected and the legal activies
within them. In parallel, the Perfecture regulates hunting and fishing
during reproduction and logging.
Here are a few key things to know about Lake Kerkini:
It is one of the most important birding sites of Hellas,
with more than 300 bird species
In Lake Kerkini there are the most important nesting sites
in Southern Balkans of herons, cormorants, spoonbills and glossy ibis
It is the most important site of hibernation and
immigration of the Dalmatian pelecan, in all accross Europe
The Lake Kerkini has the wider area covered in lilies
across all over Hellas
The largest amount of buffalos in all over Hellas, lives by
the lake (almost 500)
The harmonic coexistence of humans and pelecans and the
images of the fishermen feeding them are not to be seen anywhere else
in Hellas
Services & Facilities:
Services of Hotel
Erodios
include:
24/7 Reception desk
Breakfast
Free parking space
Room services
Laundry
Internet connectivity
Showroom
Bars & Restaurants:
Aeolis wine bar
Delighting in the magnificent view of the lake of Kerkini and as far as
the eye can see to the mountains of Belles and Paggaion that surround
the fertile Serres plain, our visitors start their day by enjoying
their coffee. Later, they have the opportunity to indulge in
traditional local food delights served alongside with special wine
flavors in our wine stock.
Special local dishes served include:
Buffalo from lake Kerkini flavored in
fresh oregano garnished with hand-made "kush-kush" and buffalo milk.
or
The famous Kekini carp, either fried or grilled
Other Information:
Erodios Hotel
is able to foster the happiest
moments of our lives, since its lavish decorations and outstanding
cuisine bundle in a set of exceptional services.
The two-level architecture of the events place provide the attendants
with the ability of enjoying the Lake of Kerkini as well as its
interiors.
The menu choices can be inspired by an unmatched variety of local
cooking delights or they can be entirely customized to your own needs.
Some of the services we can offer include:
Welcome drinks
Interior and table decoration according to your style and
needs
Fireworks
Big flat screens for live view of the ongoing event (e.g.
married couple entrance)
Special services to married couples (e.g. stay at the
hotel, room services)
Location:
The access to
Erodios Hotel
is quite easy and quick
as it is only 30km away from the capital of the Serres Perfecture and
70km from the city of Thessaloniki. The trip can be completed through
the national road of Thessaloniki-Serres in less than 50 minutes from
both sides.
It is also important to note that
Hotel Erodios
is
only 100m away from the dam of Lake Kerkini and combined with the
endless flow of the Strymonas river, they form a magnificent natural
spectacle that our visitors can enjoy.