they are located on both sides of the Mesotopos to Eressos main road (3 km before reaching Eressos)their area is 6,5 ha widethey have been artificially created by the extensive removal of soil from the areait is one of the very few wetlands on the island that retain freshwater bodies throughout the summer months a magnet for migrating wetland birds both in spring and autumn (as early as the late summer months)
a very important area for reptiles (terrapins and grass and pond snakes) and amphibians (frogs and toads) but also Dragonflies and Damseflies