The Pindus National Park, better known as Valia Calda, is in the regions of Ioannina and Grevena.

It spreads in an area of 69 000 acres, including the valley of Valia Calda and Arkouderma, as well as the mountains Mavrovouni and Ligos.

The National Park has an elevation of 1400 m and is surrounded by mountains exceeding the height of two thousand meters. It has a rich flora with amazing, dense forests of beech and pine trees. Valia Calda (meaning "warm valley"in the Vlach dialect) is one of the last habitats of the brown bear and wolf, while hosting over 80 species of birds and being a sanctuary for wild animals.

Due to the impressive landscape, Valia Calda receives thousands of visitors annually, being a top destination for hiking and mountaineering. In Mavrovouni(=Black Mountain)and Vovousa, one can find two mountain refuges, ready to accommodate those who want to spend a night in Pindus National Park.

The National Park of Pindus crosses Arkoudorema; a tributary of Aoos River and one of the natural attractions of the area. Another impressive sight are the renown "drakolimnes" (=dragon lakes), which are two natural lakes at an altitude of 1960 m that have water all year long.

If you love nature, you are sure to fall in love with Valia Calda at first sight.