The Pyrgioliki (the place that collects water) of Ziro is located approximately 300 meters south-southwest of the homonymous settlement. It is a permanent freshwater lake. Likely, much of the area was a wetland in the past, as indicated by the raised bed, drainage channels, and the existence of a second lake at a very close distance (KRI267). Today, the extent of the wetland is only 3 acres. The dominant vegetation is the buttercups (Ranunculus sp.), while some rushes (Juncus sp.) and planted trees are found around the lake. The presence of the Cretan frog Pelophylax cretensis was recorded in the wetland. The wetland is protected by the Presidential Decree on small island wetlands (Government Gazette 229/AAP/2012) and additionally protected within the framework of the Spatial and Urban Planning Scheme of the Municipality of Lefki (Government Gazette 539/AAP/2009).
Wetland name: Pyrgioliki Ziro
Wetland code: Y432KRI015
Wetland type: Inland
Area: 4.00 hectares.
The geosite description is a result of the deliverable of the research project Joint Innovative Activities for Outdoor Tourism-JoinOut. The project entitled "Partnership of Innovative Rural Tourism Actions" and distinctive title: "JoInOuT", is implemented within the framework of the Action "Cooperative Innovation Formations/SCC" - 2nd Call: Businesses" and is financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and by National Resources in the context of the Operational Program "Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EPANEK)" of the NSRF 2014-2020" (Project code: ΓΓ2CL-0359457).
