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The following last-minute holidays are guaranteed to depart in April and May 2018. Nature lovers will easily find many reasons to visit Greece in spring time. Otherwise semi-arid Greek Islands now display lush carpets of flowers basking in glorious sunlight. For birders spring migration is absolutely the best time to come to Hellas for birdwatching.    1-Go walking with locals on Karpathos Island  Discover impressive species of flora in Karpathos Island, one of the very best Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea. An 8-day hiking tour in walking across old trails and enjoying the fantastic views! Hospitable locals will gladly introduce their island’s culture and local food to you. Departs 20 April 2018 Click here to book or enquire.   2-Birdwatching in Northern Greece   Heads up for one of the best birdwatching regions in Europe. A bird list of 200 species is within reach on this holiday to the wetlands of Northern Greece. A last-minute 8-day holiday led by an experienced, friendly bird guide is simply irresistible. Specialties include Black, Egyptian and Griffon Vultures and almost all European birds of prey in the Dadia forest, Spur-winged, Caspian plovers in Evros Delta and Dalmatian, White pelicans and numerous heron species of the famous Lake Kerkini. 22 April 2018 Read more here.   3-Pelicans galore at the Lake Kerkini  Get introduced to Lake Kerkini and surrounding mountains, home to more than 300 species of birds. Floating across this magnificent lake on a boat, you are guaranteed to encounter many special birds breeding on the rafts and in the riparian forest! A 4-day experience with a local bird guide to enjoy solo or with a small group! Visit the tour page.   4-Trekking trip for nature lovers on Kythnos Island  Explore the Greek Cyclades island of Kythnos with its rich cultural treasures, agricultural lifestyle and natural wildlife. From castle

Do you belong to the growing crowd of concerned citizens that actually want to ACT and give back to nature what humanity has been taking away for decades? Likely your New Year's Resolution for 2018 contain lifestyle changes like less use of plastic bags, buying carbon off-sets and switching to green energy. Yes, right. Not very exciting perhaps. Going on an eco-holiday however sounds like doing good and fun at the same time. Think about it. To observe and conserve wildlife, or actually assist conservation research as a volunteer, getting some environmental education for you and your loved ones on the way. Stepping off the tourist trail, enjoying stunning scenery and actually communicate, share and eat with helpful and friendly locals. Reconnect with your travel companions, local guides and ...yourself! Greece, as a prime tourist destination and biodiversity hotspot in need of a little help (no, that economic crisis is not yet over and affecting nature conservation and environmental management in many negative ways) poses the ideal background for eco-holidays. Here are 5 New Year's Resolution ideas where you could step in: 1: Volunteering with sea-turtles Along its impressive coastline the Greek Islands and the shores of mainland Greece 4 types of sea-turtles can be found. The only one species breeding here is the Leatherback turtle or Caretta caretta. You can join the hundreds of volunteers of Sea Turtle Protection Society Archelon that protect the nests and hatchlings each Summer. Volunteers as young as 8 years-old are welcome! For short term-volunteering (1-week duration) contact us at info@natural-greece.gr and check out the program here. Long-term volunteers better check out www.archelon.gr. Period: June-September but year-round volunteering at the Sea Turtle Rescue Center in the coastal Athens region! 2: Dolphin conservation efforts on a Greek Island For an unforgettable dolphin expedition week you head to the