Florina
Another beautiful place to visit is the nome of Florina with the fascinating
Prespa Lakes (Mikri and Meghali Prespa - small and Big Prespa).
Located in the north-west corner of Greece - surrounded by mountains
at an altitude of appr. 2,800ft - the lakes present an incredibly
beautiful landscape. In Mikri Prespa you will encounter a little-known
small isle, Aghios Achileios, with a gorgeous view of the lakes.
Enjoy a good swim at the banks of Meghali Prespa or go to
Vigla where you can ski in the midst of a forest of beech-trees.
The entire region has been declared a National
Park. The fauna and flora thrive there and many species of animals
reptiles, fishes, birds, trees and plants - some of them almost extinct
or rare - are in abundance. Florina - the capital city - has a distinct
beauty by the mere fact that it is built in a verdant ravine, next
to a river. From here you have the opportunity to make connections
to other destinations or to go on outings and get acquainted with
lovely unadulterated spots that you will never forget.
There are various museums as: the Archeological, the Folklore, the Gallery of
Florinian Artists and of Modern Art. You could enjoy the beautiful vistas eating at the tavernas
(up high, 2,788ft above sea level), known for their fish dishes, or go to the city square to the tavernas:
Prespa, Doryphoros and Nike or the bars: Sante and Metropolis, among others. Lovely embroideries,
woven items and rugs can be purchased at the town market.
To Florina
From Thessaloniki: many buses run daily. For info call Thessaloniki KTEL at 2310 515380.
By train: there are eight train routes daily on the Thessaloniki-Kozani-Florina line. In addition, there are two intercity services.
For connections to your destinations inquire at the stations, or the KTEL,OSE or Olympic Airways central offices.
General Information for Florina
There are various museums as: the Archeological, the Folklore, the Gallery of
Florinian Artists and of Modern Art. You could enjoy the beautiful vistas eating at the tavernas
(up high, 2,788ft above sea level), known for their fish dishes, or go to the city square to the tavernas:
Prespa, Doryphoros and Nike or the bars: Sante and Metropolis, among others. Lovely embroideries,
woven items and rugs can be purchased at the town market.