A revitalisation of the senses in the birthplace of Alexander the Great
Imagine yourself in a pool amidst precipice rocks, natural waterfalls and wild vegetation. Feel the soothing warmth of the water
(37⁰C) taking the strain off your body, and let your eyes wander around
the verdant gorge of the water stream of Áyios Nikólaos (Saint Nicolas)
locally known as Thermopótamos (= hot river). In the springtime, breath
in the galore of natural aromas in a feast of green, where even the
branches of the trees (mainly planes and willows) are all covered with
covetous ivy. In the winter, relish the stimulating sensation of the 37
degrees in the outdoor pool, the stunning turquoise spot that stands out in the white and cold.
In the pregnant with history district of Pella, the capital of the
Kingdom of Macedonia, the eternal beauty of Greek nature will embrace
your desire for wellness and healthiness.
Home to your sensational holiday will be Loutráki, also known as Pózar, an area situated at 110 km from Thessaloniki
and only 40 km from Edessa, the capital of Pella and one of the most
beautiful cities of Greece thanks to the water streams that run through
it and rush over the cliffs to form two waterfalls, with the higher and
more spectacular one at 70 m.
At the foot of Kaimaktsalan Mountain, the thermal baths facilities
of Pózar comprise 48 individual baths, 6 indoor pools, the outdoor pool
(12x25m) hamams, jacuzzi and spa services. Recommended for rheumatic,
dermatological, gynecological, and respiratory and circulatory system
conditions, the hot springs of Pózar are beneficiary for everybody’s
health and well-being not just while bathing in them, but also when
drinking their water. Still, that’s just half as natural and healthy as
you can go
Need an adrenaline rush?
• Hit the trails connecting the thermal baths with Vóras
Kaimáktsalan Mt. along the thermal river, go climbing or mountaineering,
or follow off-road trails.
• Run up the wooden staircase to discover the 16 prehistoric caves hidden in the gorge.
• Take a walk in the nearby Dark Forest, one of the most beautiful forests in Greece, which owes its name to the density of the trees that let no sun light reach the ground. Tradition has it that Alexander the Great had had timber cut here for the fearful weapon of the Macedonian army, the 6m long spear called “sárissa”.
• Bird watching is regularly on the agenda too. In spring, don’t be surprised even if you make out some pink in the distance: it will be flamingos!
• Last but not least, a sure thrill awaits the ski lovers at Kaimaktsalan ski resort, the most highly placed in Greece at 2.300 m.
• Run up the wooden staircase to discover the 16 prehistoric caves hidden in the gorge.
• Take a walk in the nearby Dark Forest, one of the most beautiful forests in Greece, which owes its name to the density of the trees that let no sun light reach the ground. Tradition has it that Alexander the Great had had timber cut here for the fearful weapon of the Macedonian army, the 6m long spear called “sárissa”.
• Bird watching is regularly on the agenda too. In spring, don’t be surprised even if you make out some pink in the distance: it will be flamingos!
• Last but not least, a sure thrill awaits the ski lovers at Kaimaktsalan ski resort, the most highly placed in Greece at 2.300 m.
Fine hotels and snug guesthouses, all affordable, will cater
for your accommodation. If you plan a day visit, don’t miss out on a
meal here: fish from the Vegorítida lake and game animals from the
forest will honour your choice. But your acquaintance with the local
taste will remain incomplete unless you take a sip of the famous local wine,
“Ksinómavro”, a red wine of rich sour taste from the nearby town of
Amínteo, and origin of the chic pink champagne of the area.
At the end of your trip you’ll need some key words to list your
holiday under. Why don’t you try the contrasting yet absolutely
challenging terms “relaxation” and “vitality”? That’s exactly what Pózar is all about!
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