Wildlife· Saria· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Saria Wildlife: Monk Seals & Eleonora's Falcons
35° 52.1′ N · 27° 12.8′ E · approximate
Saria and the far north of Karpathos are a Natura 2000 protected zone and a breeding area for the endangered Mediterranean monk seal. Saria's 631 m cliffs are also a breeding ground for Eleonora's falcon.
Practical
Barbaros: the northern region and Saria Island are a Natura 2000 protected zone and a monk-seal breeding area. Wikipedia: Saria (20.4 km², highest point 631 m) is a breeding area for Eleonora's falcon, and its only residents are shepherds. Keep well away from sea caves, never enter caves by dinghy and do not approach or feed seals. Position: centre of Saria island (approx., from the island's mapped outline in OpenStreetMap).
Best for
Responsible wildlife watching
Nearby
- Palatia Anchorage (Saria)1.5 NM away
- Agios Spyridon Anchorage (Saria)1.9 NM away
- Tristomo Bay (Karpathos)2.9 NM away
- Vroukounda Ancient Site (Karpathos)4.7 NM away
- Avlona–Tristomo Trail (Karpathos)5.8 NM away
- Vananda Beach (Karpathos)5.8 NM away
- Diafani Harbour (Karpathos)6.7 NM away
- Diafani Water, Fuel & Supplies (Karpathos)6.7 NM away