Areas: Northern Greece
All about Northern Greece, including Thrace, Thessaloniki, Macedonia (Makedonia), Chalkidiki, and more. Places to go, stay, eat, and enjoy.
Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus is the home of the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses, and Zeus' special domain. Should you visit the mountain on your trip to Greece?
Mount Olympus is the home of the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses, and Zeus' special domain. Should you visit the mountain on your trip to Greece?
Hotel philoxenia
Located near Kavala, this 3-star hotel offers great views and caring service.
Located near Kavala, this 3-star hotel offers great views and caring service.
The Lost Unicorn Hotel
An outpost of Britain with a Greek flair, the Lost Unicorn offers a cozy getaway in the Pelion area of northern Greece.
An outpost of Britain with a Greek flair, the Lost Unicorn offers a cozy getaway in the Pelion area of northern Greece.
Mount Athos
Visiting Mount Athos - it's not for everyone, literally.
Visiting Mount Athos - it's not for everyone, literally.
Pella
Explore Edessa, the ancient capital of Macedonia. Don't miss the waterfalls!
Explore Edessa, the ancient capital of Macedonia. Don't miss the waterfalls!
Discovering Unknown Northern Greece
Wander along the Nestos river, see the sunset at Amolfi, and find a remote village in these photos from Northern Greece.
Wander along the Nestos river, see the sunset at Amolfi, and find a remote village in these photos from Northern Greece.
Alexander the Great's Father - Alexander's Father, Philip - The Tomb of Philip at Vergina in Northern Greece
Even Alexander the Great had a Dad - and his shade may return to the rich site of his tomb in Vergina in Northern Greece.
Even Alexander the Great had a Dad - and his shade may return to the rich site of his tomb in Vergina in Northern Greece.
Alexandroupolis - Hotel Klio
Hotel on the coast at Agia Paraskevi 10 miles outside Alexandroupolis, offering a restaurant and easy access to local archaeological sites.
Hotel on the coast at Agia Paraskevi 10 miles outside Alexandroupolis, offering a restaurant and easy access to local archaeological sites.
Chalkidiki - Athos Club
This restaurant-bar offers music and a place for larger celebrations. Contact info, but no menu or price details.
This restaurant-bar offers music and a place for larger celebrations. Contact info, but no menu or price details.
Chalkidiki - Delphini Camping
Useful, descriptive page on this campground located near Mt. Athos on the bay of Ierissos. Near the "donkey islands" Geydouronissia, which can be reached by boat.
Useful, descriptive page on this campground located near Mt. Athos on the bay of Ierissos. Near the "donkey islands" Geydouronissia, which can be reached by boat.
Chalkidiki Area - Sithonia - Athena Palace
Thorough website for this pleasant-looking hotel, including amenities, room pictures, and other details. On-site restaurant and Byzantine-style tavern. However, no posted rates.
Thorough website for this pleasant-looking hotel, including amenities, room pictures, and other details. On-site restaurant and Byzantine-style tavern. However, no posted rates.
Chalkidiki Hotels
Listing of various hotels, rental rooms, and other accommodations in the area. Many offer Internet discounts.
Listing of various hotels, rental rooms, and other accommodations in the area. Many offer Internet discounts.
Dining - Chalkidiki - Food & Drink
Extensive look at the culinary offerings of this area, including regional specialties (good ribs!) and recommended restaurants.
Extensive look at the culinary offerings of this area, including regional specialties (good ribs!) and recommended restaurants.
Kassandra
Thorough info, including a nice map, of this area of Chalkidiki, including hotels, entertainment, and dining.
Thorough info, including a nice map, of this area of Chalkidiki, including hotels, entertainment, and dining.
Macedonia
Intro to Thessaloniki-Salonica, Halkidiki, Imathia, Kilkis, Pieria, and other major locations in Macedonia. Some history, general info with notes on landmarks.
Intro to Thessaloniki-Salonica, Halkidiki, Imathia, Kilkis, Pieria, and other major locations in Macedonia. Some history, general info with notes on landmarks.
Macedonia
Brief intro to this area, with one live link to Chalkidiki -other areas on apparently clickable map not "live" yet.
Brief intro to this area, with one live link to Chalkidiki -other areas on apparently clickable map not "live" yet.
Mount Athos
This page gives more general info for the visitor, including some alternatives if you are not attempting the monastery pilgrimage (which is closed to women). Basic map.
This page gives more general info for the visitor, including some alternatives if you are not attempting the monastery pilgrimage (which is closed to women). Basic map.
Northern Greece Nightlife - Chalkidiki
Discos, clubs, and bars in the towns of this region keep the nights busy. From the obviously fun-loving folks at GNTO.
Discos, clubs, and bars in the towns of this region keep the nights busy. From the obviously fun-loving folks at GNTO.
Places to Stay - Campgrounds in Northern Greece
Northern Greece is dazzling - find a gorgeous spot on this camping list.
Northern Greece is dazzling - find a gorgeous spot on this camping list.
Sithonia
Quick look, with map, of this area in Macedonia popular with Greek tourists.
Quick look, with map, of this area in Macedonia popular with Greek tourists.