It is located in the region known as Western Macedonia and borders F.Y.R.O.M. on the north, Albania on the west, the counties of Kastoria and Kozani on the south and Pella on the east. The population of the county is roughly 50,000 people.
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The natural environment of the county is a combination of mountains, plains and lakes. It is especially well known for its lakes and Great Prespas, Small Prespas, Vergoritida and Petron are but a few of the lakes located there.
The winters in this area are especially cold and there is a winter resort in Pisoderi. The temperature often falls below zero here in the coldest months. During the summer, visitors can sun themselves on the banks of the lakes Small Prespas and Vergoritida, which have been especially formed to act as beaches to cater for tourists. The natural environment which is rich in vegetation, the beautiful scenery and the lakes in particular all attract visitors to the area both summer and winter.
Furthermore, one of the three officially recognised mineral water springs is located in this county, the spring of Xino Nero (literally translated as Sour Water). Apart from bottling water, another major industry of the area is that of producing fruit juice.
The county of Florina took part in the Macedonian Struggle and wasn't liberated until 1912.
Just one day at the Prespas lakes combines the majestic lakes with a National Park and visitors are able to do a whole manner of things including visiting historical monuments, traditional dwellings, going swimming and walking through lovely scenery. It also offers you the chance to walk through a beautiful cypress forest.
The Prespas National Park covers 250 sq km, 50 of which form the nucleus of the park, the most protected zone.
The village of Nymphaios is located on the slopes of Mount Vitsios. Its folk museum, renowned mansions with murals on the exterior walls and attractive guest houses all make it worth a visit.
