Servia
Among the mountain settlements of Western Macedonia, Kastania stands out for its elevated position above Lake Polyfytos and the broad Aliakmonas valley. The village lies on the slopes of the Kamvounia range, south-west of Servia, where tiled-roof houses and smallholdings occupy wooded ground. Lake Polyfytos is a reservoir formed by the Polyfytos Dam on the Aliakmonas, Greece’s longest river; its long arms reach between cultivated plains and low hills. Kastania belongs to the rural landscape of the Kozani regional unit, shaped by farming, mountain roads and the river corridor. The lake and surrounding ridges give this small settlement an expansive setting within western Macedonia.
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Servia straddles a rocky ridge above the Polyfytos Reservoir in Western Macedonia, a commanding position that has shaped its role in the Aliakmon valley. Created by damming the Aliakmon, Greece’s longest river, the reservoir brings a broad expanse of water to this mountainous part of the country. Above the older quarters, the Castle of Servia preserves substantial Byzantine walls, towers and church remains, recalling the town’s former strategic importance. The nearby High Bridge of Servia crosses the reservoir on the road linking Kozani and Larissa. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Servia and Western Macedonia.
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The terrain of Epirus and Western Macedonia ranges from the Ionian coastal plains of western Epirus to the mountain basins of Western Macedonia in the east, giving this northwestern Greek region a strongly continental interior. The Pindus range runs through its heart, while the Aoos River cuts through rugged country near Konitsa. In Zagori, stone-built settlements and arched bridges form a cultural landscape inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2023. Ioannina, beside Lake Pamvotida, adds a major urban counterpoint, with a walled old quarter shaped by Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Epirus and Western Macedonia.
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Greece occupies a mountainous peninsula and island-dotted coastline in southeastern Europe. The Aegean Sea shapes its eastern shore, while the Ionian Sea lies to the west; Crete is the country’s largest island. Athens is anchored by the Acropolis, where the Parthenon has stood since the fifth century BCE as a defining monument of classical antiquity. Beyond the capital, the Pindus Mountains run through the mainland, and Mount Olympus is associated in ancient Greek religion with the home of the gods. Greek food traditions centre on olive oil, seafood, cheeses and regional dishes, with long meals remaining an important part of social life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore the islands and mainland regions of Greece.
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