isola di Karpathos
L'isola di Karpathos si trova nell'Egeo sud-orientale tra le isole di Rodi e Creta. Con una superficie di 330 kmq, è la seconda isola più grande del Dodecaneso e occupa la cima più alta (Good Lake) con 1215 m. altezza
L'Area protetta di Karpathos comprende 52,1 km2 di terra marina e circa 102 km2 di terra.
L'area di eco-sviluppo di Karpathos comprende l'area denominata "Karpathos settentrionale e Sharia e zona marina costiera", per un totale di 113 Km2 appartenenti alla rete delle aree protette NATURA 2000, codice GR4210003, ZPS designata, in attuazione della direttiva 79/409 / UE) e come Area speciale di conservazione (SIC, in attuazione della direttiva 92/43 / UE).
L'area, per la maggior parte, è particolarmente montuosa, con profondi anfratti, torrenti e terreni scoscesi con pendenze ripide, mentre le coste sono ripide, rocciose e talvolta ricoperte di pini.
La vegetazione dominante è la frigia, mentre lungo la costa orientale ci sono gruppi di ruvide pinete.
La biodiversità dell'area protetta è ampia ed è caratterizzata da numerose specie rare ed endemiche di piante e animali protette dalle Convenzioni internazionali e dalla legge greca.
L'area di eco-sviluppo di Karpathos comprende l'area denominata "Karpathos settentrionale e Sharia e zona marina costiera", per un totale di 113 Km2 appartenenti alla rete delle aree protette NATURA 2000, codice GR4210003, ZPS designata, in attuazione della direttiva 79/409 / UE) e come Area speciale di conservazione (SIC, in attuazione della direttiva 92/43 / UE).
L'area, per la maggior parte, è particolarmente montuosa, con profondi anfratti, torrenti e terreni scoscesi con pendenze ripide, mentre le coste sono ripide, rocciose e talvolta ricoperte di pini.
La vegetazione dominante è la frigia, mentre lungo la costa orientale ci sono gruppi di ruvide pinete.
La biodiversità dell'area protetta è ampia ed è caratterizzata da numerose specie rare ed endemiche di piante e animali protette dalle Convenzioni internazionali e dalla legge greca.
Typical examples are the salamander Lyciasalamandra helverseni, commonly "cohyllina", which is the only endemic to urine in Greece, and the frog Pelophylax cerigensis, a local endemic to Karpathos.
Both are considered highly endangered species.
The rich flora includes more than 940 species of plants, of which 87 are endemic, rare or threatened.
In the northwestern part of the island lies the bay of Tristomo, one of the most important parts of the marine area of the protected area. Tristomo is an enclosed bay with a natural harbor and two majestic rocks at both ends of its entrance.
The bay's marine substrate is soft and sandy on the inside, while on the outside it is tough. On the hard substrate, bivalve Arca noae is found in large populations, while the inner muddy substrate hosts a significant population of bivalve Pinna nobilis.
The island of Sharia is characterized by steep cliffs, slopes and rocky shores. Along the coastline there are surface and underwater caves, which are suitable shelters for the Mediterranean seal. Extensive shrubs, pharynx, rough pine forest clusters and isolated areas of abandoned olive groves are found in the terrestrial area.
The whole island has been designated as an Important Bird Area of Greece in accordance with Directive 79/409 / EUC, hosts many rare and endemic species of plants and animals and is of great archaeological value.
The geomorphology of both Karpathos and Sharia are the most suitable areas for the habitat and development of endangered species of marine fauna and birds. The rocky caves of the coast are the beloved home of the monk seal Monachus monachus. On the seaside rocks again the Mavropetritis and the Aegean gull have been nesting. Sharia also hosts a remarkable number of rare predatory birds, such as Spezaetus, Aetogerakina and Mavropetritis.
In addition, the protected area is of great archaeological interest. The ancient cities of Vroukounta and Nisyros preserve dozens of excavated tombs, ruins of walls and fortifications, part of Hellenistic walls, but the Byzantine monuments were not lacking, as they lived until the 7th century. A.D.
Of particular interest are the medieval buildings in the Sharia Palaces used as a base for Arab pirates in the 8th century AD.
Both are considered highly endangered species.
The rich flora includes more than 940 species of plants, of which 87 are endemic, rare or threatened.
In the northwestern part of the island lies the bay of Tristomo, one of the most important parts of the marine area of the protected area. Tristomo is an enclosed bay with a natural harbor and two majestic rocks at both ends of its entrance.
The bay's marine substrate is soft and sandy on the inside, while on the outside it is tough. On the hard substrate, bivalve Arca noae is found in large populations, while the inner muddy substrate hosts a significant population of bivalve Pinna nobilis.
The island of Sharia is characterized by steep cliffs, slopes and rocky shores. Along the coastline there are surface and underwater caves, which are suitable shelters for the Mediterranean seal. Extensive shrubs, pharynx, rough pine forest clusters and isolated areas of abandoned olive groves are found in the terrestrial area.
The whole island has been designated as an Important Bird Area of Greece in accordance with Directive 79/409 / EUC, hosts many rare and endemic species of plants and animals and is of great archaeological value.
The geomorphology of both Karpathos and Sharia are the most suitable areas for the habitat and development of endangered species of marine fauna and birds. The rocky caves of the coast are the beloved home of the monk seal Monachus monachus. On the seaside rocks again the Mavropetritis and the Aegean gull have been nesting. Sharia also hosts a remarkable number of rare predatory birds, such as Spezaetus, Aetogerakina and Mavropetritis.
In addition, the protected area is of great archaeological interest. The ancient cities of Vroukounta and Nisyros preserve dozens of excavated tombs, ruins of walls and fortifications, part of Hellenistic walls, but the Byzantine monuments were not lacking, as they lived until the 7th century. A.D.
Of particular interest are the medieval buildings in the Sharia Palaces used as a base for Arab pirates in the 8th century AD.
