Climbing Mt. Vermio, Skiing at Seli, outings
to the verdant villages, visiting the many antiquities, as well as,
the newest monuments, are the interesting activities that attract
many visitors. The nome of Imathias is offered for great winter and
summer vacations. Veria, the capital of the nome of Imathia
with 40,000 population is built at the foot of Mt. Vermio.
Sights:
ruins of the city wall
Byzantine and post-Byzantine churches
the Jewish community of Barbouta with the beautiful 18th and 19th century mansions
the Macedonian Tomb
the Archeological Museum
Surrounding villages
Alexandria; Vergina/Verghina, known the world over in recent years for the priceless excavations; Kastania;kato Vermio; Lefkadhia, among others.
To Imathia
By bus: From Athens to Veria and Naoussa. For information you may call KTEL at Thessaloniki tel: 2310 522160, Veria 23310 22342 and
the Cetnral KTEL in Athens 210 5144 905
By train: Call Athens OSE 210 5240601 & Thessaloniki OSE 2310 517517