Pine groves, soft sand on the beaches, clear sea and cozy bays along the entire coast attract more and more tourists to Northern Greece. In addition to beach recreation and attractions, the resorts of this region are pleased with good opportunities for business tourism and shopping.
The main resorts are Chalkidiki, Paralia Katerinis, Kastoria (the town where the fur factories are concentrated) and Thessaloniki.
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The duration of the flight from Moscow to Thessaloniki is approximately 3 hours 20 minutes.
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Interesting facts
It is impossible to overestimate the historical significance of Northern Greece and its role in the development of culture not only of the region, but of all mankind. The apostle Paul, who visited the city in 50 AD. e. called it "the golden gates of Christianity in Europe." First of all, this name is associated with the name of the ancient state of Macedonia, and it comes from the name of the Macedonian tribe who settled in these places at the end of the 4th century BC. e.
Resorts of Northern Greece
The pride and treasure of Northern Greece is the resort area of Halkidiki, a world famous resort. It is located on three long narrow peninsulas: Cassandra, Sithonia and Agios Oros or Athos. Endless sandy beaches, well-equipped and picturesque, attract a lot of people here in the season. Ecological cleanliness of the region, clear sea, age-old pine forests alternating with olive groves and vineyards make this resort not only attractive but also curative.
Cassandra
The most popular and, perhaps, the most picturesque of the peninsulas is Kassandra. A rich history that goes back centuries, a lot of pretty coastal villages, excellent hotels, snow-white beaches have made it a favorite place for many tourists.
Sithonia
Sithonia - "middle finger" - is a mountainous area covered with forests. Here, sandy beaches, picturesque bays, the opportunity to do water sports and a lot of legends that local tourists are happy to tell.
Athos
The third "finger" is the mysterious Saint Athos (in Greek, Agios Oros, that is, the Holy Mountain). The Holy Athos rise to a height of 2,030 meters in the south-eastern part of the island. For Orthodox people all over the world - this is one of the most significant holy places, the earthly destiny of the Mother of God. On the peninsula is the only monastic republic in the world, inhabited only by men. They live according to church canons, unchanged for more than a thousand years. At present there are 20 monasteries in Athos where 1700 monks live.
Hotels
Hotels (the majority - a high category) are located along the coast and, as a rule, not in the resort towns themselves, but at some distance from them. Therefore, to get to the shops, restaurants and discos, you need to travel by transport. Only a few hotels can walk to the city on foot.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Northern Greece
Sightseeing tour of Thessaloniki, a trip to the monasteries of Meteora, located on giant precipitous rocks, a cruise to Mount Athos, a trip to Olympus-Dion, Vergina and Pella, the cave of Petralona, Kalambaka, a one-day excursion to Athens.
Macedonia
Macedonia is the largest region in Greece..It lies in the north of the country and occupies about 26% of its territory .The geographical position of Macedonia is very successful, due to this it plays more than a significant role in the economic life of the country, the capital of Macedonia, the city of Thessaloniki has always been a major shopping center .And now, these days, the main street of the city has its historical name - Egnatia .It was through it that the road passed, which was the most important artery connecting Constantinople and Thessaloniki with Italy..He played a role in the development of trade relations and a port built in far Byzantine times .
Thessaloniki
Nowadays Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece, perfectly integrated into the European business community .The annual international exhibition, which takes place here in September, underscores the role of the city in the life of Europe, and the status of the European cultural capital in 1997 is a recognition of the contribution of Thessaloniki to European and world culture..The city has many museums that cover almost all layers of human history and human activity..The excursion program, which can be carried out from Thessaloniki, is diverse in content and geographical directions .
Ancient monuments
On the territory of Northern Greece, there are many historical and architectural monuments, from which one can get an idea of life in glorious times, and the ancient cities of the region have a rich history. Pela - the birthplace of Alexander of Macedon, in Vergina is the tomb of King Phillip, in Dion he spent most of his life. Among other things, it is in Northern Greece that the highest peak in Greece is Mount Olympus, on which Greek gods are known to live.
Pieria - a charming corner in the south of Macedonia, at the foot of Mount Olympus. The main city is Katerini, a beautiful modern city, attracting many tourists. There are a lot of different entertainments, a wide choice of restaurants with a variety of cuisine, good shopping. The city is known for its numerous bright festivals, which follow one after another the entire holiday season. Together with nearby villages, Katerini forms a very attractive resort zone, popular among Russian tourists. Photo of Northern Greece (125)