Guidebook for Polidendro

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Guidebook for Polidendro

Parks & Nature

A treasure for world's history. A must see place for travelers and history lovers. A holistic approach of Interesting and unique artifacts are exhibited along with Video presentations to provide a better experience to any visitor.
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Parque Arqueológico de Dion
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A treasure for world's history. A must see place for travelers and history lovers. A holistic approach of Interesting and unique artifacts are exhibited along with Video presentations to provide a better experience to any visitor.
Surrounded by forests, it is located in the fertile valley of the Aliakmonas river. Beautiful place for hiking through the lush forests and swimming in ice cold waters under waterfalls. Many fruitful archaeological digs have been made in the area, unearthing mainly prehistoric findings. Velventos contains also many late Byzantine and post-Byzantine monuments and temples, among them the 12th-century church of Saint Minas and the 14th-century church of Saint Paraskevi.
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Velventos
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Surrounded by forests, it is located in the fertile valley of the Aliakmonas river. Beautiful place for hiking through the lush forests and swimming in ice cold waters under waterfalls. Many fruitful archaeological digs have been made in the area, unearthing mainly prehistoric findings. Velventos contains also many late Byzantine and post-Byzantine monuments and temples, among them the 12th-century church of Saint Minas and the 14th-century church of Saint Paraskevi.
Mountain Olympos is the highest mountain in Greece. What makes it very unique is its close proximity to the sea. There are many routes around the mountain perfect for hiking and many hospitable refuges to spend the night. The terrain varies from thick forests, deep gorges and rocky peaks. The visitor can see a wide range of flora and fauna along with beautiful landscapes, streams and waterfalls. Another beautiful location in the region great for hikers and nature lovers are the Pierian mountains. Covered with forests, the visitor can hike the numerous paths and visit the traditional villages.
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Monte Olimpo
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Mountain Olympos is the highest mountain in Greece. What makes it very unique is its close proximity to the sea. There are many routes around the mountain perfect for hiking and many hospitable refuges to spend the night. The terrain varies from thick forests, deep gorges and rocky peaks. The visitor can see a wide range of flora and fauna along with beautiful landscapes, streams and waterfalls. Another beautiful location in the region great for hikers and nature lovers are the Pierian mountains. Covered with forests, the visitor can hike the numerous paths and visit the traditional villages.
Monastery of St. John the Baptist
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Aliakmonas - it is one of the richest water resources of the area, surrounded by dense forests, its riverbed is an important biotope & hunting is forbidden in one part of the area The Axios - Loudias - Aliakmonas National Park, is in short distance from the urban centres of Thessaloniki, Katerini and Veria.
Axios - Loudias - Aliakmonas National Park
Egnatia Odos
Aliakmonas - it is one of the richest water resources of the area, surrounded by dense forests, its riverbed is an important biotope & hunting is forbidden in one part of the area The Axios - Loudias - Aliakmonas National Park, is in short distance from the urban centres of Thessaloniki, Katerini and Veria.

Sightseeing

A Rock castle on the seaside is an excellent history place to visit for a morning adventure with the family. The Castle is well preserved and provides amazing, breathtaking views both to the beach and the Olympus mountain.
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Castell de Platamon
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A Rock castle on the seaside is an excellent history place to visit for a morning adventure with the family. The Castle is well preserved and provides amazing, breathtaking views both to the beach and the Olympus mountain.
On the way to Mt Olympus lies the Monastery of St Dionysius. The Church is nice and peaceful providing a quite place to sit and relax.
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Παλαιά Μονή Αγ.Διονυσίου του Εν Ολύμπω
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On the way to Mt Olympus lies the Monastery of St Dionysius. The Church is nice and peaceful providing a quite place to sit and relax.
Some km from Veroia, in the region known as skete of Veroia, there are some old monasteries. Most of them have been destroyed. St. John's still exists. St. Gregory Palamas and some more orthodox saints hermited there. In this monastery an icon of Panagia painted by St. Luke is kept. The original monastery was at the Black Sea, in the region of Pontos. It was destroyed by the Turks in 1922. A new monastery has been built on the foot of Mount Vermio, close to Kastania and Zoodochos Pigi.
Museo Iera Moni Panagia Soumelas
Some km from Veroia, in the region known as skete of Veroia, there are some old monasteries. Most of them have been destroyed. St. John's still exists. St. Gregory Palamas and some more orthodox saints hermited there. In this monastery an icon of Panagia painted by St. Luke is kept. The original monastery was at the Black Sea, in the region of Pontos. It was destroyed by the Turks in 1922. A new monastery has been built on the foot of Mount Vermio, close to Kastania and Zoodochos Pigi.
Aliakmonas is the longest river in Greece. Located in Northern Greece, the river offers visitors stunning views and the chance to experience rafting in an amazing natural environment. It passes through several locations in Northern Greece, such as Kastoria, Grevena, Kozani, Imathia and Pieria.
Haliacmon
Aliakmonas is the longest river in Greece. Located in Northern Greece, the river offers visitors stunning views and the chance to experience rafting in an amazing natural environment. It passes through several locations in Northern Greece, such as Kastoria, Grevena, Kozani, Imathia and Pieria.
A beautiful place with astonishing views and hundreds of visitors per year. A village made from the refugees of Pontus, Turkey in 1929. The trail from Polyfyton to Neraida village along the Aliakmonas river is breathtaking and worthwhile exploring.
Neraida
A beautiful place with astonishing views and hundreds of visitors per year. A village made from the refugees of Pontus, Turkey in 1929. The trail from Polyfyton to Neraida village along the Aliakmonas river is breathtaking and worthwhile exploring.
The beautiful city of Edessa is about 69 km away from Polidendro. Visiting the city would be a nice experience to anyone who wishes to see Greece's largest waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes. Destinations of archaeological and religious interest are also available inside the city.
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Edessa
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The beautiful city of Edessa is about 69 km away from Polidendro. Visiting the city would be a nice experience to anyone who wishes to see Greece's largest waterfalls and enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding landscapes. Destinations of archaeological and religious interest are also available inside the city.

Arts & Culture

Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina). One of the best things to see in nothern Greece. Place is absolutely stunning and the tombs breathtaking. This is a "must-see" if you're traveling in Northern Greece! Among the four main tombs are the actual tombs of Alexander The Great's father and son, all preserved and on display, in situ, exactly as they were discovered in 1977 and subsequently unearthed. Unlike most other tombs discovered in Greece, this site had not been previously disturbed or looted.
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Vergina
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Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina). One of the best things to see in nothern Greece. Place is absolutely stunning and the tombs breathtaking. This is a "must-see" if you're traveling in Northern Greece! Among the four main tombs are the actual tombs of Alexander The Great's father and son, all preserved and on display, in situ, exactly as they were discovered in 1977 and subsequently unearthed. Unlike most other tombs discovered in Greece, this site had not been previously disturbed or looted.

Entertainment & Activities

The Elatochori Ski Center is located in the northeast side of Pieria Mountains, at the area Papa Chorafi. There are 10 slopes of 13,500 km total length and five lifts. The ski center facilities operate from Decmber to March, daily from 9 a.m to 4.30 p.m.
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Centro de esquí Elatochóri
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The Elatochori Ski Center is located in the northeast side of Pieria Mountains, at the area Papa Chorafi. There are 10 slopes of 13,500 km total length and five lifts. The ski center facilities operate from Decmber to March, daily from 9 a.m to 4.30 p.m.
The mountain range of Pieria is of particular beauty. Our ancestors did not choose this location for the "Home of the Muses of Pieria", the patrons of art and science, by chance. Here you will find paths of exquisite natural beauty along which you can take peaceful walks. On the other hand, however, for those of you seeking excitement and adventure there are also plenty of paths through Pieria to stir up the heart and emotions. All the main routes through the Pierian mountains converge on the two refuges, shelters situated at 1000 m and 1680 m respectively. the first shelter is situated in the village of Ano Milia, and belongs to the "Greek Mountaineering Club" of Katerini. The European mountain path E4 crosses Pieria at this point on its way to Olympus.
Pierian Mountains
The mountain range of Pieria is of particular beauty. Our ancestors did not choose this location for the "Home of the Muses of Pieria", the patrons of art and science, by chance. Here you will find paths of exquisite natural beauty along which you can take peaceful walks. On the other hand, however, for those of you seeking excitement and adventure there are also plenty of paths through Pieria to stir up the heart and emotions. All the main routes through the Pierian mountains converge on the two refuges, shelters situated at 1000 m and 1680 m respectively. the first shelter is situated in the village of Ano Milia, and belongs to the "Greek Mountaineering Club" of Katerini. The European mountain path E4 crosses Pieria at this point on its way to Olympus.
Seli, in Greece, has 11 ski lifts (1 chair lifts, 10 surface lifts) and offers skiers a respectable 400 metres (1312 feet) of vertical descent. Seli has 1483 acres of terrain and 18 ski slopes. Seli is really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. There are 8 kilometers (4 miles) of cross country ski trails at Seli. There is also a snowboarding park. The nearest airport is at Thesaloniki and the nearest train station to Seli is at Veria (Macedonia). Accommodation is provided near the ski slopes.
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Centro de esquí Seli
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Seli, in Greece, has 11 ski lifts (1 chair lifts, 10 surface lifts) and offers skiers a respectable 400 metres (1312 feet) of vertical descent. Seli has 1483 acres of terrain and 18 ski slopes. Seli is really suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. There are 8 kilometers (4 miles) of cross country ski trails at Seli. There is also a snowboarding park. The nearest airport is at Thesaloniki and the nearest train station to Seli is at Veria (Macedonia). Accommodation is provided near the ski slopes.
This is where many hiking trails start from the North part of Olympus Mountain. Beautiful, astonishing, breathtaking trails through the mountain... words are not enough!!
Milia
This is where many hiking trails start from the North part of Olympus Mountain. Beautiful, astonishing, breathtaking trails through the mountain... words are not enough!!
ARTEMIS OE is an activity center specializingin providing a variety of outdoor excursions in the area around the southwestern tip of Florina (Nimfeo – SKLITHRO - ZAZARI). Avtivities: - Horse Riding - Canoe in Zazari lake - Mountain Bike - Trekking in the mountains - Archery- climbing wall - Complex program of activities
Artemis oe
ARTEMIS OE is an activity center specializingin providing a variety of outdoor excursions in the area around the southwestern tip of Florina (Nimfeo – SKLITHRO - ZAZARI). Avtivities: - Horse Riding - Canoe in Zazari lake - Mountain Bike - Trekking in the mountains - Archery- climbing wall - Complex program of activities

Everything Else

Here you can enjoy and sample at the tavernas local dishes, tasty mezedes, local wine, and traditional tsipouro made from the berries of the strawberry tree that grows on Mount Olympus. On the way to the village one can enjoy a lush forest of chestnut, beech and strawberry trees as well as the abundant flora and fauna of Kato Olympus. Palaios (old) Panteleimonas is only 6 kilometers away from the village and beach of Neos (New) Panteleimonas, where one can also find food, entertainment and tourist information on the area. In summertime, cultural events are held at the Platamonas Castle during the Olympus Festival. Paleos Panteleimonas is easily accessed via the E75 national motorway and the national railway.
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Palaios Panteleimonas
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Here you can enjoy and sample at the tavernas local dishes, tasty mezedes, local wine, and traditional tsipouro made from the berries of the strawberry tree that grows on Mount Olympus. On the way to the village one can enjoy a lush forest of chestnut, beech and strawberry trees as well as the abundant flora and fauna of Kato Olympus. Palaios (old) Panteleimonas is only 6 kilometers away from the village and beach of Neos (New) Panteleimonas, where one can also find food, entertainment and tourist information on the area. In summertime, cultural events are held at the Platamonas Castle during the Olympus Festival. Paleos Panteleimonas is easily accessed via the E75 national motorway and the national railway.
Elatochori is situated at Pieria Prefecture in a distance of 22km from Polydendro. It is a picturesque, mountain village, built at an altitude of 850m with local coffee-shops and taverns. The last years it attracts many visitors for winter vacations because of the Elatochori Ski Center which is 8 km from the village. It consists of two settlements the Old Elatochori and the new settlement. The area offers to the visitor, pictures of unrivalled natural beauty and in the same time an ideal place for mountain activities such as trekking, mountain bike and skiing.
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Elatochori
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Elatochori is situated at Pieria Prefecture in a distance of 22km from Polydendro. It is a picturesque, mountain village, built at an altitude of 850m with local coffee-shops and taverns. The last years it attracts many visitors for winter vacations because of the Elatochori Ski Center which is 8 km from the village. It consists of two settlements the Old Elatochori and the new settlement. The area offers to the visitor, pictures of unrivalled natural beauty and in the same time an ideal place for mountain activities such as trekking, mountain bike and skiing.
One of the best villages in Pieria is the village of Litochoro with its traditional Macedonian architecture located at the foothills of mount Olympus. There, one can visit the maritime museum of Litochoro and learn about the areas rich maritime tradition. A lot of hiking trails start from there up Olympus Mountain.
Litochoro
One of the best villages in Pieria is the village of Litochoro with its traditional Macedonian architecture located at the foothills of mount Olympus. There, one can visit the maritime museum of Litochoro and learn about the areas rich maritime tradition. A lot of hiking trails start from there up Olympus Mountain.
Naoussa is surrounded by orchards and vineyards, and the area is as famous for its wine and jam as it is its annual international film festival. It is 40 km away from Polidendro. Υou can enjoy a walk in the grove of Saint Nikolaos and a visit to a winery that there are plenty in the region.
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Naousa
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Naoussa is surrounded by orchards and vineyards, and the area is as famous for its wine and jam as it is its annual international film festival. It is 40 km away from Polidendro. Υou can enjoy a walk in the grove of Saint Nikolaos and a visit to a winery that there are plenty in the region.

Food Scene

Traditional Food around the area.
Local cuisine, traditional dishes, low prices. Nice warm hall with a fireplace for the winter and large outdoor space for the summer. Highly Recommended.
Remvis
Remvis
Local cuisine, traditional dishes, low prices. Nice warm hall with a fireplace for the winter and large outdoor space for the summer. Highly Recommended.
One of the few restaurants in Panteleimonas. Nice traditional food. Peace, quite and good atmosphere.
Petrino
One of the few restaurants in Panteleimonas. Nice traditional food. Peace, quite and good atmosphere.
A beautiful place to visit and taste traditional food. Local farms provide the best quality meat one can have. This is how real meat tastes like!!
Livadi
A beautiful place to visit and taste traditional food. Local farms provide the best quality meat one can have. This is how real meat tastes like!!
A tavern located at an altitude of 1010 meters, surrounded by nature in the heart of the forest of Rizomata serving best quality traditional food. Enjoy meat on the spit, homemade wine and tsipouro and the company of the most hospitable tavern owner you have ever met... named Sakis. This is a one of a kind experience. ***Visit only during the weekends and public holidays. TEMPORARY CLOSED!!
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A tavern located at an altitude of 1010 meters, surrounded by nature in the heart of the forest of Rizomata serving best quality traditional food. Enjoy meat on the spit, homemade wine and tsipouro and the company of the most hospitable tavern owner you have ever met... named Sakis. This is a one of a kind experience. ***Visit only during the weekends and public holidays. TEMPORARY CLOSED!!
A tavern located in the center of Polidendro where you can taste traditional food and meat on the spit of best quality.
Κληματαριά, Πολύδενδρο
27 Epar.Od. Rizomaton Katerinis
A tavern located in the center of Polidendro where you can taste traditional food and meat on the spit of best quality.
One of the best places to eat in Veria. Excellent food and service!
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Dimosthenous
One of the best places to eat in Veria. Excellent food and service!
Excellent place altogether. Location, Service and Food all top quality! Highly Recommended.
απ' αλλού
5 Patriarchou Ioakim
Excellent place altogether. Location, Service and Food all top quality! Highly Recommended.

Essentials

A nearby village for buying groceries and essentials.
Rizomata
A nearby village for buying groceries and essentials.
The largest city in the area. Can provide with grocery stores, banks, bakeries, pastry shops, convenient stores, restaurants, cafe shops and more. Widely known for its 'Ravani' pastry. Do not miss the chance to try it!!!
Veria
The largest city in the area. Can provide with grocery stores, banks, bakeries, pastry shops, convenient stores, restaurants, cafe shops and more. Widely known for its 'Ravani' pastry. Do not miss the chance to try it!!!
The Pozar is one of the most therapeutic spas in Greece. The waterfalls in Pozar, a large swimming pool with thermal water springs from the bowels of the earth, ancient Pozar to specific areas is indeed a miracle of nature. Τhere are also a number of new private Pozar which can be isolated to one or more hours to enjoy with your friends.
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Pozar Baths
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The Pozar is one of the most therapeutic spas in Greece. The waterfalls in Pozar, a large swimming pool with thermal water springs from the bowels of the earth, ancient Pozar to specific areas is indeed a miracle of nature. Τhere are also a number of new private Pozar which can be isolated to one or more hours to enjoy with your friends.