The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.[1] Adopted in 1971, it entered into force in 1975 and as of May 2022 had 172 contracting parties.[1] Greece acceded on 21 December 1975 and has ten Ramsar sites as of May 2022, with a total surface area of 1635sqkm.[2]
Name | Region | Area | Designated | Image | National Park status | Coords. |
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23649ha | 1975 | |||||
10996ha | 1975 | |||||
Axios, Loudias, Aliakmon Delta | 11808ha | 1975 | ||||
9267ha | 1975 | |||||
6302ha | 1975 | |||||
5078ha | 1975 | |||||
16388ha | 1975 | |||||
Lake Vistonis, Porto Lagos, & adjoining lagoons | 24396ha | 1975 | ||||
33687ha | 1975 | |||||
Nestos delta & adjoining lagoons | 21930ha | 1975 | ||||