Is Northern Greece worth visiting?

Northern Greece has unexpected charm, natural beauty, incredible food, a fascinating history, and many great things to do. Here are just a few reasons we think you should put this unpretentious side of Greece on your bucket list.

What is Northern Greece called?

Administrative term. The term “Northern Greece” is widely used to refer mainly to the two northern regions of Macedonia and (Western) Thrace; thus the Thessaloniki-based Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace was known as “Ministry for Northern Greece” (Υπουργείο Βορείου Ελλάδος) until 1988.

Is Greece in North or south?

Greece is a country in south eastern Europe on the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Mediterranean Sea in south and the Ionian Sea in west. It is bordered by Albania, the Republic of Macedonia, and Bulgaria in north and in east by Turkey.

What cities are in Northern Greece?

The main cities in central and northern Greece are:

• Alexandroupoli.
• Halkida.
• Ioannina.
• Kavala.
• Lamia.
• Larissa.
• Thessaloniki.
• Volos.

Is it safe to travel to northern Greece?

Do not travel to Greece due to COVID-19. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Greece due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country.

What is the weather like in northern Greece?

The northern cities, located in the inland areas of Epirus, Macedonia and Thessaly, have a slightly continental climate, with quite cold winters, during which air masses coming from the north can sometimes bring snow and frost, and hot summers, sometimes scorching.

How is Greece divided?

The country is divided into three geographical regions: the mainland, the islands, and Peloponnese, the peninsula south of the mainland. Greece is well known for the thousands of islands dotting the three seas that surround the country.

Is Greece north of Africa?

Greece is located in Europe. Greece is situated at the crossroads of three continents, namely Europe, Asia, and Africa. The country lies at the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. Greece is bordered by Albania on the southwest, the Republic of Macedonia and Bulgaria to the south, and Turkey to the southeast.

Is Athens in northern Greece?

Athens is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery….Athens.

Athens Αθήνα Athína
Country	Greece
Geographic region	Central Greece
Administrative region	Attica
Regional unit	Central Athens

What are the 3 regions of northern Greece?

The northern Greece region is usually thought of as three areas which are Macedonia, Thessaly, and Epirus.