Greece best of: Serres sights & places | Σέρρες, αξιοθέατα και μέρη
An historic town in Macedonia that knows how to have a good time
Welcome to Serres – the town in Northern Greece that’s seen it all and has risen like a phoenix from the ashes of every catastrophe it’s ever faced. What’s its secret? You’ll discover it in the enchanting Lailia Forest, in the shade from the leafy trees at Agii Anargyri. You’ll taste it in its famous sweets and in the scent of its ouzos. You’ll recognise it in its people, who fill the nights with fun and games, and in its women who are renowned for their beauty. You’ll find that Serres will keep its promise to give you a holiday to remember.
What to do in Serres
Travel to the valley of Agii Anargyri
This lovely park infuses Serres with colour and fresh air. With cascades, brooks, spreading plane trees, an artificial lake, restaurants and cafes, it’s a perfect holiday destination for walks and picnics, especially in spring and summer.
Koulas Hill
This pine-covered hill overlooking town is not just an attractive backdrop, it contains the ruins of a once mighty Byzantine acropolis. Climb up to admire the view and you’ll also see the western tower of the fortress, Orestes’ tower, which was part of the inner wall. An inscribed foundation stone dates it to 1350, during the reign of the Serbian king Stefan Dusan.
The pristine beauty of Lailia
Go just 25km north of Serres and you’ll find yourself in the Lailia Forest, 330 hectares of pine and beech forest at an altitude of 1,849m above sea level at its highest peak, which has the unusual name of Ali Baba. The forest is a genuine paradise, home to 514 types of flora. It has been declared a Natural Monument and a region of particular Natural Beauty. Enough said. Go to this corner of Macedonia and see for yourself.
Skiing or après-ski?
If you want to ski, the Serres centre’s the place to go for great slopes and even greater fun afterwards. In its bars, clubs, cafes, restaurants, ouzeris and the famous souvlaki stands, you’ll feel the pulse and join the locals in having a good time.
In the lap of the speed gods
Step on the gas and head for the Serres racecourse, the best in Greece and the Balkans. The course meets international standards and can host Formula 3000 events. International rallies take place here and, for a small fee, anyone can test their skills in their own cars or motorbikes.
Bar Hopping in Serres
Serres is serious about partying and you’ll understand why once you spend some time with the outgoing locals of this town. Bars, clubs, cafes, restaurants, ouzeries and the well-known souvlaki joints strategically situated on downtown street corners… This is where you’ll feel the pulse of the town’s vibrant social life.
The sweets of Serres
Dusted with sugar, they look like Turkish delight, but they’re quite different. They’re called akanes and what sets them apart is fresh goat butter and spring water from Lailia. For the real thing, there are a number of traditional confectionary stores in Serres that will have you drooling in no time.
The Timios Prodromos monastery
This historic monastery lies 10km northeast of Serres in a ravine on Mt Menikios. The most noteworthy attraction in the district, it was built in the 13th century.
Сяр или Сер (изписване преди 1945 година: Сѣръ, на гръцки: Σέρρες, Серес, катаревуса: Σέρραι, Сере, на турски: Serez, Серез) е град в североизточната част на Егейска Македония, Гърция. Градът е център на дем Сяр, част от административната област Централна Македония, както и на Серска и Нигритска епархия на Гръцката православна църква. Наброява 54 266 жители (2001).
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Visit Macedonia - Serres Prefecture.
Visit Macedonia - Serres Prefecture
The prefecture of Serres is one of the 13 prefectures of Macedonia, the largest province of Greece in size and wealth. The prefecture stretches from Strymonikos bay in the south, to the Greek-Bulgarian border to the north. It borders with the Prefectures of Drama and Kavala in the east and the prefectures of Thessaloniki and Kilkis in the west. It is one of the flattest Prefectures in Greece, considering that 48% of its total stretching is described as semi-flat mountainous, and is surrounded by the mountains of Kerkini- Vertiskos- Kerdylia in the West and Orvilos- Menikio- Paggeo in the the east. The Strymon river, starting in Bulgaria and ending into the Strymonikos bay (Orphanos bay as it was called in the past), flows north- south through the prefecture. Its main tributary is Aggitis, in the Eastern part of the Prefecture. The total population of the prefecture, according to the 1981 census, was 196,247 people, 2% of the population of Greece.
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Serres Prefecture
Stretching from the Strymonikos bay to the Bulgarian border, the Prefecture of Serres is Greece's treasured possession. The destination combines the beauty of nature, the peaceful life of province and the cultural tradition in a way like no other. Surrounded by mountains and known as the flattest area in Greece, the region owes the fertility and beauty of its inland areas to the old waters of the river Strymonas. Northwest of the flat area lies the artificial lake Kerkini, constructed to dam the Strymon River and harness its energy.
The region of Serres offers the opportunity to discover, beyond the authenticity of provincial life, the hospitality, the local cultural heritage, and the historical monuments. A must do experience is touring the villages. To see traditional fire dancing head to Agia Eleni, for magnificent caves and impressive canyons as well as archeological remains of the ancient cities visit Alistrati and Amfipoli.
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Macedonia today is a geographical region of Greece, and the largest of the Greek territory.
It constitutes most of the geographic and historical region of ancient Macedon, a Greek kingdom ruled by the Argeads whose most celebrated members were Alexander the Great and his father Philip II.
In 336 B.C., Alexander the Great became the leader of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia. By the time he died 13 years later, Alexander had built an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to India. That brief but thorough empire-building campaign changed the world: It spread Greek ideas and culture from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia. Historians call this era the Hellenistic period.
The name Macedonia was later applied to identify various administrative areas in the Roman and Byzantine Empires with widely differing borders.
Athens Central food market - The liveliest and most colorful market to visit
Just a 15-minute walk from your AthensFlat vacation rental is the Athens’ Central Food Market. The central market is a great place to experience the true spirit of the city. It is one of the liveliest and most colorful markets to visit. Of course, there are many smells and sights that are not for everybody’s taste, but it is an amazing place, surprisingly clean with a huge choice of meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and spices. On their own Facebook, it says, “Food Market: The most complete experience of enjoyment for those who are passionate about the taste.”
In addition to the center of the market, there are some vendors who also sell household items, dry good, dried herbs, and nuts. When you go to the market, make sure to wear shoes as the floor may be a bit slippery, especially in the fish market. Just like in every food market, there is an odd smell. Be prepared for this and other crude things that could affect the experience of the wonderful colors and taste. (Meat market is not recommended for vegans and vegetarians).
Right next to the Market is Stelio’s Taverna. It is One of the most authentic taverns in Athens. Great quality food and extra special service. They know how to take care of customers. Another tavern to visit is Diporto. Diporto is a basement-level taverna (koutouki in Greek) located at the corner of Sokratous and Theatrou Streets in the district of Athens Central Market. Even though the 150 years old building that houses the taverna, which is as building, has two staircases, leading to either street, you would never guess the world of wonders that awaits you at its basement.
Once you have visited the Central Market, come home and try to make your own Greek dish. Open Mon – Sat 07:00 - 18:00
Telephone +30 21 0325 0647
Adress: Athinas 42, Athens 999-20, Greece (Omonia Metro Station or Monastiraki Metro station)
Sidirokastro Hamam, monastery & medieval town, Serres | best of Greece
Sidirokastro is a town in Serres, Greece. It is built near the fertile valley of the river Strymonas. It is situated on the European route E79 and the main road from northern Greece (Thessaloniki) to Bulgaria. It has interesting sights, such as the medieval stone castle, Byzantine ruins, natural spas and beautiful nature: such as the ruins of the Byzantine castle, the Agios Dimitrios church that is carved in rock, and the quaint bridges over the Krousovitis River.
The Issari Fort, built by Emperor Basil II. The town owes its name to this fort: Sidirokastro means iron castle in Greek.
The wetland habitat of the artificial Lake Kerkini, created by a dam on the Strymon River. This singular habitat, protected by the RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands, is Greece's natural frontier with Bulgaria. It is one of the richest fowl habitats in Greece: home to more than 300 species.
The Sidirokastro Hot Springs have a temperature of 45°. They are just outside the town to the north, near the Strymon River railway-bridge, on a hill that offers panoramic views of the area. Thousands of people go to these hot springs every year, both for recreation or therapy, especially since the recent renovation of the area's tourist facilities.
The main feature of the Sidirokastro area is the extensive geothermal field. Hot events are mainly found in the margins of the basin along cracked bands with temperatures reaching 65 degrees Celsius.
The geothermal field of Thermopigi-Sidirokastro is located 8 km north-west of the town of Sidirokastro, along the Thermopigi settlement, which, apart from the large amounts of heat it yields, has healing properties.
The source is super alkaline and alkaline earth oxycarbonate (Na-Ca-K-HCO3F) with alkaline metallic alkaline, up to 43.7 degrees Celsius.
Thermal thermal waters are proposed as a remedy for treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, osteoarthritis, deforming arthritis, discopathy, sciatica, mytitis, myalgia, tendinitis, back pain, old fractures, cervical syndrome and certain gynecological diseases.
There are more hot springs in Thermes and in Angistro.
Roupel Fort, which was a stronghold against the German-Bulgarian army in World War II.
Sidirokastro (Eisenburg) ist eine Kleinstadt im Regionalbezirk Serres. Sidirokastro wurde 1946 zur Stadtgemeinde (dimos) erhoben und bis 1997 durch Eingemeindungen stetig vergrößert; mit der Verwaltungsreform 2010 ging sie in der neu gegründeten Gemeinde Sindiki auf, wo sie seither einen Gemeindebezirk bildet. Sidirokastro ist zudem Gemeindesitz.
Το Σιδηρόκαστρο είναι πεδινή πόλη και βρίσκεται 26 χλμ. ΒΔ. της πόλης των Σερρών. Αποτελεί έδρα του Δήμου Σιντικής και είναι ο τελευταίος δήμος της Ελλάδας στην έξοδο της χώρας προς τη Βουλγαρία.
Στην κωμόπολη υπάρχουν μνημεία όπως το βυζαντινό κάστρο, λαξευτοί μακεδονικοί τάφοι, ρωμαϊκός οικισμός και διατηρητέα αρχοντικά.
Πάνω από την πόλη του Σιδηροκάστρου, που βρίσκεται ο Ναός της Αγίας Ζώνης, είναι κτισμένη Ιερά Μονή αφιερωμένη στους Αγίους Κήρυκο και Ιουλίττα, οι οποίοι κατάγονταν και μαρτύρησαν στο Ικόνιο της Μικρας Ασίας και τιμώνται στις 15 Ιουλίου. Η μονή ιδρύθηκε το 1967 από τον Μητροπολίτη Σιδηροκάστρου Ιωάννη. Λειτουργεί επίσης ξενώνας για τη φιλοξενία προσκυνητών. Περίοπτη θέση στο μοναστηριακό συγκρότημα κατέχει το Μοναστικό Κέντρο Διακονίας, το οποίο κτίστηκε με δωρεά του ιδρύματος Νιάρχου ως φιλανθρωπικό κέντρο.
Τα Λουτρά Σιδηροκάστρου με νερό 45˚C, λίγο βορειότερα από το Σιδηρόκαστρο και κοντά στην σιδηροδρομική γέφυρα του Στρυμόνα.
Sidirokastro es una ciudad y un ex municipio de la Unidad periférica de Serres, Grecia. Es la sede del municipio de Sintiki y está construida cerca del fértil valle del río Estrimón, a orillas del río Krousovitis. Sidirokastro está situada en la ruta europea E79 y el camino principal desde el norte de Grecia (Tesalónica) hacia Bulgaria. Tiene varios puntos de interés, como el castillo de piedras medieval, ruinas bizantinas, balnearios naturales y bellezas naturales.
Sidirókastro est une ville et une municipalité du Nome de Serrès en Macédoine-Centrale en Grèce, dans la vallée du Strymon. La ville est à 25 km de Serrès. La région possède des gisements de marbre, lignite, cuivre, fer. On y trouve aussi des sources thermales.
La population est un mélange des descendants des habitants anciens et des réfugiés d'Asie mineure lors de la « Grande Catastrophe ».
Вало̀вища , също Демир Хисар, е град в Гърция, в област Централна Македония, център на дем Синтика, както и на Валовищката епархия.
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Kastoria - A city in northern Greece in the region of West Macedonia
Kastoria is a city in northern Greece in the region of West Macedonia. It is the capital of Kastoria regional unit. It is situated on a promontory on the western shore of Lake Orestiada, in a valley surrounded by limestone mountains. The town is known for its many Byzantine churches, Ottoman-era domestic architecture, fur clothing industry, and trout.
Name
The name Kastoria first appears at the end of the 10th century, though a town existed on the site since at least the sixth century. There are several theories about the origin of the name Kastoria. The dominant of these is that the name derives from the Greek word κάστορας (kástoras, meaning beaver). Trade in the animal's fur, sourced from nearby Lake Orestiada, has traditionally been an important element of the city's economy. Other theories propose that the name derives from the Greek word κάστρο (kástro, meaning castle; from the Latin word castra) or from the mythical hero Κάστωρ (Kástōr), who may have been honoured in the area. The word is sometimes written with a C, Castoria, especially in older works.
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Macedonia today is a geographical region of Greece, and the largest of the Greek territory.
It constitutes most of the geographic and historical region of ancient Macedon, a Greek kingdom ruled by the Argeads whose most celebrated members were Alexander the Great and his father Philip II.
In 336 B.C., Alexander the Great became the leader of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia. By the time he died 13 years later, Alexander had built an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to India. That brief but thorough empire-building campaign changed the world: It spread Greek ideas and culture from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia. Historians call this era the Hellenistic period.
The name Macedonia was later applied to identify various administrative areas in the Roman and Byzantine Empires with widely differing borders.
Visit Macedonia - The Biblical City of Amphipolis & Olynthos
Visit Macedonia - The Biblical City of Amphipolis & Olynthos
Amphipolis (Ancient Greek: Ἀμφίπολις: Amphípolis) was an ancient Greek city in the region once inhabited by the Edoni people in the present-day region of Central Macedonia. It was built on a raised plateau overlooking the east bank of the river Strymon where it emerged from Lake Cercinitis, about 3 m. from the Aegean Sea. Founded in 437 BC, the city was finally abandoned in the 8th century AD. The present village Amfipoli (Greek: Αμφίπολη), named after the ancient city, occupies the site. It is a municipality in the Serres regional unit of Macedonia, Greece. The seat of the municipality is Rodolivos.
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Olynthus (Ancient Greek: Ὀλυνθος, named for the olunthos, the fruit of the wild fig tree) was an ancient Greek city of Chalcidice, built mostly on two flat-topped hills 30--40m in height, in a fertile plain at the head of the Gulf of Torone, near the neck of the peninsula of Pallene, about 2.5 kilometers from the sea, and about 60 stadia (c. 9--10 kilometers) from Poteidaea.
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Macedonia today is a geographical region of Greece, and the largest of the Greek territory.
It constitutes most of the geographic and historical region of ancient Macedon, a Greek kingdom ruled by the Argeads whose most celebrated members were Alexander the Great and his father Philip II.
In 336 B.C., Alexander the Great became the leader of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia. By the time he died 13 years later, Alexander had built an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to India. That brief but thorough empire-building campaign changed the world: It spread Greek ideas and culture from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia. Historians call this era the Hellenistic period.
The name Macedonia was later applied to identify various administrative areas in the Roman and Byzantine Empires with widely differing borders.
Visit Macedonia - Serres (Eden).
Visit Macedonia Travel in Greece - Prefecture of Serres (Eden).
Stretching from the Strymonikos bay to the Bulgarian boarder, The Prefecture of Serres, is Greece's treasured possession. Today, both the Strymon River and Lake Kerkini constitute invaluable wetlands of great ecotourist and ecological interest. In other locations in the area such as Agistro and Sidirokastro, you can take advantage of the medicinal water springs that the locals believe have been offered to them by the ancient gods.
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Macedonia today is a geographical region of Greece, and the largest of the Greek territory.
It constitutes most of the geographic and historical region of ancient Macedon, a Greek kingdom ruled by the Argeads whose most celebrated members were Alexander the Great and his father Philip II.
In 336 B.C., Alexander the Great became the leader of the Greek kingdom of Macedonia. By the time he died 13 years later, Alexander had built an empire that stretched from Greece all the way to India. That brief but thorough empire-building campaign changed the world: It spread Greek ideas and culture from the Eastern Mediterranean to Asia. Historians call this era the Hellenistic period.
The name Macedonia was later applied to identify various administrative areas in the Roman and Byzantine Empires with widely differing borders.
Driving in Greece - Top Tips for Tourists 2017.1 - Thessaloniki Greece
As it says in the title some top tips for driving in Greece. What you can expect and things worth noting.
0:24 Getting the list out
0:30 Road markings
0:50 Cats eyes
1:04 Signage
1:38 New motorways
2:02 Igoumenitsa-Thessaloniki
2:20 Tolls
2:54 Road rage
3:39 Lane hogs
3:58 Traffic volumes
5:00 Urgency
5:50 Roundabouts, a lottery
7:00 Road surface grip
7:35 Detour
8:06 Traction in the wet, standing water
9:12 Narrow streets
10:13 Bumpy
Addendum. Road was not blocked by farmers. Not sure what happened
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Majorca or Mallorca Catalan: Mallorca, Spanish: Mallorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, which are part of Spain and located in the Mediterranean.
Best Beaches:
Alcanada Beach, Alcudia
Alcudia Beach, Port d'Alcudia
Ca’n Picafort Beach, North Mallorca
Cal Boquer Beach, North Mallorca
Cala Agulla Beach, Cala Ratjada
Cala Barca Beach, South-East Mallorca
Cala d'en Borgit Beach, South-East Mallorca
Cala d'Or Beach, Cala d'Or
Cala Deia Beach, Deia
Cala Falco Beach, Magaluf
Cala Figuera Beach, North Mallorca
Cala Formentor Beach, North Mallorca
Cala Fornells Beach, Calvia
Cala Llamp Bay, Port d'Andratx
Cala Llombards Beach, South-East
Cala Mayor Beach, Palma de Mallorca
Cala Mesquida Beach, North-East Mallorca
Cala Millor Beach, Cala Millor
Cala Moll & Cala Gat, Cala Ratjada
Cala Moll & Cala Gat Beach, Cala Ratjada
Cala Mondrago Beach, South-East Mallorca
Cala Pi Beach, South Mallorca
Cala Portals Vells Beach, South-West Mallorca
Cala Romantica, East Mallorca
Cala S'Almonia, South Mallorca
Cala S'Almonia Beach, Cala Llombards
Cala Sa Nau Beach, Mallorca
Cala Sa Nau Beach, Cala d'Or
Cala Sant Vincenc Beach, North Mallorca
Cala Santanyi Beach, South-East Mallorca
Cala Tono Beach, North Mallorca
Cala Torta Beach, North-East Mallorca
Cala Varques Beach, East Mallorca
The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands have been an autonomous region of Spain since 1983. The Cabrera Archipelago is administratively grouped with Majorca (in the municipality of Palma). The anthem of Majorca is La Balanguera.
Like the other Balearic Islands of Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera, the island is an extremely popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from Germany and the United Kingdom. The international airport, Palma de Mallorca Airport, is one of the busiest in Spain; it was used by 23.1 million passengers in 2014.
The name derives from Latin insula maior, larger island; later Maiorica, the larger one in comparison to Minorca, the smaller one.
Topography
Majorca is the largest island of Spain by area and second most populated (after Tenerife in the Canary Islands).
Majorca has two mountainous regions, the Serra de Tramuntana and Serres de Llevant. Each are about 70 km (43 mi) in length and occupy the north-western and eastern parts of the island respectively.
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