Grevena

The wild beauty of Macedonia

• Monasteries

  Monasteries, nunneries, places of worship, etc.

• History

  The city of Grevena is built at an altitude of 534 m east of North Pindos, on the banks of the Grevenitis, a tributary of the Aliakmons. A part of ancient Elimia and cradle of the Dorians, the region has marked a creative course of intense cultural, social and historical life. The Grevena are mentioned for the first time in …

• Culture

  Kolianta At the beginning of December and until the 23rd of December, young boys climb a hill every day and announce the Nativity of Christ by shouting "kolianda" (carol). On Christmas Eve, the children sing carols while holding the "turva" (sack), to put inside the gifts (bread, nuts) that they will receive from the householders, and the "tsumbanikas" (poles with …

• Activities

  VASILITSA SKI CENTER It is one of the largest and most beautiful ski centers in Greece. It has 12 pistes and endless slopes that skiers enjoy due to the very good quality of the snow, but also the breathtaking view. KASTRI - NYMPHO CAVE According to history, the Macedonian king Philip II chose this area to build his summer palace, …

• Sea & Mountain

  Mountain and sea, beaches, picturesque beaches, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, canyons, mountain shelters, etc.

• Information

  Travel information, weather forecast, ship schedules, bus schedules, airplane schedules, useful phone numbers, coastguard, police station, town hall, etc.