First ride, Asprovalta and its place

 

Just 78 km from the city of Thessaloniki, you will find one of the most remarkable summer tourist resorts in North Greece, Asprovalta. Aeonian Luxury Suites is just a few meters from the sea and it is in a quiet location.

 

As we are talking about a seaside area, the inclusion of a pedestrian street with many shops is the right combination for the visitor. Taverns, cafes, parks, beach bars and clubs are some of the things that will make you spend your vacation beautifully. Drink and eat traditional Macedonian dishes, enjoy the hospitality of the locals!

 

For those of you who love history and exploration, you can visit the Folklore Museum of the area, the Information Center for the coastal zone of Strymonikos Kolpos and Kolpos of Ierissos and the Archaeological site at “Liotopi Routscheli”. Rich historical elements and retrospectives unfold in your eyes! In addition, you can visit the Church of Agios Georgios where historical icons carried by the Asia Minor as relics are kept. The Walking trails and routes on Mount Kerdyllio for mountain bikes. Also, you can visit the Monastery of Agios Georgios and you can find it on the forested slopes of Kerdylia, close to the settlement of Asprovalta.

 

Coasts worth visiting

 

Seven beaches at Asprovalta, Nea Vrasna and Stavros were awarded EU Blue Flags from 2015.

Clean and the quality of the water across the whole Strymonic Culf tested and certified by the University of the Aegean.

Sallow waters with sandy beaches, ideal for young children and families, with lifeguards on duty on the main beaches.

Right by main road networks, hotels to be able to visit them whenever you want!

 

Monuments!

 

1) Holy Christian, the Bema of the Apostle Paul, the Church of Aghia Marina in Rentina, the Church of Aghios Lazaros in Evangelismos, Aghios Georgios in Stefanina and Aghia Paraskevi in Nikomidino.

2) The Fort of Vrasna, the Hellenistic villa at Asprovalta, the ancient settlements of Arethousa and Apollonia.

3) The castle of Rentina, the unique fortified community in the renowned Macedonian location of Temple, the post-Byzantine-Ottoman baths of Apollonia.

4) The ancient plane trees at Scholan-Apollonia, the mysteriious Nymfopetres, the Drakotrypa Cave at Vrasna.

5) Just 29km from the Kasta of Amfipolis, the most important of all the tomb in Macedonia.

 

Natural landscape for nature lovers explorers

 

Enjoy a coffe and something to eat with a view over the second largest lake in Greece, home to 248 species of bird and 24 species of fish! Ideal all -weather excursion!

Along mountain paths, along the banks of Rihios River, across the Arethousa plateau and along the shores of Lake Volvi.

Enjoy the leaf furring οf the rare lakeside forest of Apollonia, the plane forest of Melissoyrgos, the forest of Stefanina, the plane forest at Stavros and Asprovalta.

Opportunities to watch the rare birds of Lake Volvi, horseback riding and cycling along the shore, surfing and canoeing of the lake, and the omamental flower nurseries of Modi.

 

Entertainment

 

Excursions! Just 69 km from Ouranoupolis, gateway to Mt. Athos, 60 km from Alistrati Cave, 13 km from the birthplace of Aristotle (ancient Stageira), and just an hour’s drive from Thessaloniki!

Fall flavors! Sample the fresh seafood caught along the coastline of Strymonic Gulf, delicious meats, dairy products, tsipouro and other unique local products of the mountain and mountainside villages! You can also hear various stories and local legends!

 

Culture

 

Festivals… Summer festivals with all sorts of events concerts of Greek and classical music, choral concerts, theatrical productions, etc.

Tradition… Throughout the year there are traditional feasts and customs, like “Arabs” in Profitis, with its ringing of bells, and the Babo Festival at Skepasto.

Folklore… Explore the unique history of each area in the little local folklore museums, dedicated to preserving the everyday lives of local people.

Villages… Tour the picturesque villages of the region, like Ano Stavros and Vrasna, as well as the mountain villlages with their distinctive color.