Limnes Vistonis, Ismaris, Greece
Limnes Vistonis is an important wetland complex in Greece, covering an area of over 18,000 hectares. This protected site encompasses a variety of habitats, including extensive reedbeds, Tamarix scrubs (among the largest in Greece), salt marshes, dunes, and areas of agricultural cultivation.
As a Natura 2000 site, the area is an important habitat for 144 species of waterbirds and raptors, serving as a breeding ground and a stopover site during migration, as well as a wintering habitat.
The Limnes Vistonis wetlands are visible in this image acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on 26 October 2024.
Open data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites helps to monitor important ecosystems around the world, helping to ensure that their wildlife and unique environmental characteristics are well preserved.
