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The Black Forest of Greece is located near the village Orma, in Pella. Thanks to reduced human intervention, it is considered a particularly aged beech forest, which has grown up naturally, passing through all forest aging phases.

The beech trees are so dense and impenetrable, that sun rays barely reach the ground, thus creating the impression of a black forest.

Many species of protected fauna find refuge in its distinguished wild beauty. Visitors can tour the forest, through its vertical gradients in water and waterfalls.

The legend has it that the Macedonians of Alexander the Great used the Black Forest's lumber to build their famously known six meter long lances, called sarissa.

Source: Greek News Agenda