MACEDONIA & THRACE
Thessaloniki - Chalkidiki - Thasos
Macedonia is a collection of diverse landscapes. As the surrounding nature changes from region to region, so do the people, culture and traditions. The city of Thessaloniki is surrounded by beautiful scenery. To the east lies Halkidiki, made up of heavenly beaches, unspoilt wilderness and the solitary world of Mount Athos. Experience the remarkable culture of eastern Macedonia by embracing the customs and traditions of the locals. Here you’ll enjoy diverse activities all year round, from water sports to skiing, trekking and bird watching. Whether you come for an extended winter or summer holiday or a short weekend getaway with friends and family, Macedonia is one of those destinations you’ll never forget.
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, also known as Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece. Ideal for a city break or a stopover combining vacations in Northern Greece or maybe a yacht tour. Although city has become legendary for its nightlife, food and entertainment there are many historical places to discover and multicultural vibes. Historically one of Europe’s oldest and most multi-ethnic cities, Thessaloniki is the second largest city in the country. It is a modern, bustling hub that has been dubbed by the New York Times as Greece’s cultural capital. If you’ve got time to spare, Thessaloniki is well worth a visit on your way back.
Domestic products: koulouri, Bougatsa, Tsoureki, Patsa, Trigona panoramatos.
Destination Features
Thessaloniki Hot spots
Mount Athos
Mount Athos is a mountain in the distal part of the eponymous Athos peninsula and site of an important centre of Eastern Orthodox monasticism in northeastern Greece.
Airport (SKG)
Biblia Chora Estate
Accommodation
Culinary
Market
Lifestyle
Accommodation
Chalet
Yacht Cruise
Yacht cruises to Chalkidiki, Sporades or Thasos
Alpha Estate
Visit one ofthe best Greek wine estates
Meteora
Kaimaktsalan
Ski resort
Archeological museum of Thessaloniki
Pella
Hot Spring "Posar"
Chalkidiki
“There is nothing like Halkidiki ”, say the northern Greeks and they know what they’re talking about. Pine trees that reach right up to the water’s edge, white sand, beautiful bays, crystal-clear water, hidden coves. Halkidiki’s beaches are so great in number that you can’t possibly count them all.
Domestic Products: Green olives, olive oil, honey, tsipouro, ouzo, herbs, wine, cheese.
Destination Features
Chalkidiki Hot spots
Armenistis
Beach
Crabholes
Beach
Mount Athos tour
Mount Athos (Hagion Oros), or Holy Mountain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a self-governed part of the Greek State, administrated by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. Mount Athos consists of 20 Orthodox monasteries and is also known as the Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain. The origins of its name vary. One source says that while the Gods and the Giants were fighting, the Giant Athos threw a massive rock at the god Poseidon which fell into the sea and became Mount Athos.
Petralona Cave
Vourvourou
Accommodation
Accommodation
Accommodation
Accommodation
Accomodation
Accomodation
Accommodation
Nea Kallikratia
Nea Moudania
Neos Marmaras
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Culinary
Culinary
Culinary
Boat Trip
Boat Cruises to Mount Athos, Thasos or Ammouliani
Yacht Cruise
Boat cruise to Mount Athons, Thasos or Ammouliani
Casino
Aristotle Grove
Thasos
The most northern island of the Aegean Sea is also called the Emerald Island, being a place of fascinating beauty. Its pine trees are covering land to the coast. It also has a rich history and archaeological sites scattered throughout the island. One can combine amusement with archaeological interests so long as there are monuments remaining since its glory days from the past.
Domestic Products: Olive oil, Honey, Olives, Oregon, Wine, Marble, Walnut Spoon Sweet
Destination Features
Thasos Hot spots
Giola
Legends say that Zeus, father of all gods, according to Greece mythology, wanted to create a pond for Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love, so she could bathe. That is how, Giola was created. One of the most picturesque locations, in Greece.
Paradise
Beach
Porto Vathy
Beach
Psili ammos
Beach
Saliara
Beach
Accommodation
Limenas
Market
Limenaria
Market
Lifestyle
Culinary
Culinary
Yacht Cruise
Boat cruise to Mount Athos, Ammouliani and around island