For explorers
Sights
Dion
45 minutes by car – A museum and archeological site, combinable with taking a bath in a waterfall.
6 € per person
Monasteries of Meteora
200 km – The rocks on which the Meteora are built look like a geological wonder: Thousands of rocks melt together forming this breathtaking sight.
Pydna
Walking along the coast, you will get to Pydna. Here you can visit the port of Alexander the Great, from where also Apostle Paul sailed to Athens.
free
Monastery of Dionysios
Litochoro / Olympus – Holy Dionysios is the patron of this region!
free
Paralia
In no more than 15 minutes by car, you will get to Paralia. This tourist town has a well frequented beach, bars, restaurants and souvenir shops.
free
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is located 45 minutes away by car and offers many museums, an oriental bazar, stores and a promenade.
free
Monastery of Efraim
Kontariotissa – Visit the most beautiful nunnery of this region!
free
Monastery of Prodromos
Five monks are living in this monastery located highly above the canyon of Aliakmon. This destination features a beautiful landscape and can be combined with visiting the museum of Vergina.
free
Vergina
45 minutes by car – The grave of Philipp, father of Alexander the Great, is located close to the Monastery of Prodromos.
12 € per person
Katerini
The nearest major city is only 20 minutes away by car. Here you will find everything you need: A pedestrian zone, a park, a weekly market and a hospital.
free