Macedonia (Greece)

{{otheruses|Macedonia]] Macedonia (Greek: Μακεδονία) is a region in northern Greece.

Macedonia (Greece) Halal Explorer

White Tower of Thessaloniki (2007-06-15).jpg‎|The White Tower of Thessaloniki; the city's landmark.

Macedonia is the largest and second-most-populous Greek region, with a population of about 2.4 million of which alone 1 million live in Thessaloniki. The region is highly mountainous, with most major urban centres such as Thessaloniki and Kavala being concentrated on its southern coastline. Macedonia incorporates most of the territories of ancient Macedon, a kingdom ruled by the Argeads and whose most celebrated members were Alexander the Great and his father Philip II. Although it has very scenic areas and many very interesting cultural sites, it is visited by relatively few tourists, except the Chalkidiki and Olympos region.

When speaking with Greeks about Macedonia it is better not to participate in any discussion or to agree that the name Macedonia is only Greek if you want to maintain a friendly atmosphere. Greeks are patriots and do not want any historical teachings on this sensitive topic. Although the name issue with the neighboring state of North Macedonia is now politically resolved, most Greeks still find it a betrayal of their history. This was reinforced by the creation of statues of Alexander the Great in Skopje and the use of symbols from Greek excavations by the neighboring state. Many Greeks wonder why the majority Slavic population of the neighboring state uses purely Greek symbols and national heroes for their nationality awareness.

Cities

Kavala port - Kavala, fortress, port and old town

West Macedonia

• GPS 40.783 ,21.412 Florina =.
• GPS 40.519 ,21.269 Kastoria =.
• GPS 40.300 ,21.787 Kozani =.
• GPS 40.514 ,21.678 Ptolemaida =.

Central Macedonia

• GPS 40.520 ,22.204 Veria Panoramic view of Veria - 2014 - - — The city boasts a considerable number of Byzantine monuments
• GPS 40.802 ,22.048 Edessa Known for its impressive waterfall and close by spa area
• GPS 40.6347 ,22.9437 Thessaloniki - The second largest city in Greece with a history of over 3000 years
• GPS 41.089 ,23.551 Serres =.
• GPS 40.630 ,22.069 Naousa (Imathia) | Naousa Naousa view from Street Theologos hill 4 - — The modern city is situated few kilometers west of the ancient town of Mieza and the seat of the ancient School of Aristotle. of Macedonia and the place where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king, short after Philip's assassination in 336 BC.

|type=city GPS 39.9926 ,22.6233 Platamonas — a sea-side resort city with an impressive 12th century Byzantine castle.

• GPS 40.270 ,22.508 Katerini — The regional capital of Pieria and location of Paralia beach
• GPS 40.101 ,22.502 Litochoro Τhe base for climbing Olympos National Park|Mt Olympus
• GPS 40.057 ,22.565 Leptokarya Leptokaria paralia - — Beach resort city. Located near ancient Livithra and the home of Orpheus, a legendary musician in Greek mythology.

|type=city Giannitsa — near Ancient Pella

• GPS 40.723396,23.707353|zoom=14 Asprovalta =
• GPS 40.583333,23.033333 - Panorama (Greece) | Panorama = Nea Zichni GPS 41.031957,23.827960|zoom=11 =

East Macedonia

• Drama - starting point for sightseeing of the Rhodope Mountains
• Kavala - the most beautiful town in Greece
• Thassos - very nice green island with wonderful beaches

More Destinations

West Macedonia

GPS 40.766 ,21.094 Prespa - the Prespa Lakes region is a natural park of great significance due to its biodiversity and endemic species

Central Macedonia

• {{marker| Olympos National Park - with Litochoro — Τhe base for climbing Olympos National Park|Mt Olympus - GPS 40.171 ,22.485 Dion (Pieria) — An ancient city and sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Philip II and Alexander the Great celebrated victories in Dion. - GPS 40.488 ,22.318 Vergina - Grobowiec Filipa II Macedonskiego - — The ancient Aigai and the first capital of Macedonia and the place where Alexander the Great was proclaimed king, short after Philip's assassination in 336 BC. - GPS 40.9417 ,21.9740 Megaplatanos —A rural village between the Pozar thermal baths (5 kilometers) and the Voras ski resort (40 kilometers).

East Macedonia

GPS 41.0130,24.2867 Philippi Archaelogical site - most significant archaeological site in northern Greece because of its importance for the spread of Christianity in Europe - GPS 40.98 ,24.7 Nestos Natural reserve area - unique bird life and scenic landscapes - GPS 40.919 ,24.116 Pangaion Hills - Mountain area of 2000m height with many monasteries and famous archaeolological sites like Amphipolis

Local Languages

Greek is the official language of Greece and thus and the vast majority of the inhabitants of Macedonia speak it as their native language. English is spoken by many people, usually under the age of 40, and mostly in big cities like Thessaloniki or in tourist resorts, like Chalkidiki.

What to See

Vergina2 - The entrance to one of the tombs of Vergina

• The Archaeological Site of Aigai in Vergina, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• The Archaeological Site of Philippi near Kavala, a UNESCO World Heritage site

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Macedonia (Greece)

Most visitors come to Greece to spend beach holidays. If you want to travel out of season, be aware that many resorts outside the season are in a kind of hibernation and only a few restaurants and retail outlets have opened. Who wants to travel at this time should choose larger towns as destination, since here at least a basic tourist service is guaranteed.

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Stay Safe

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• Rhodope Mountains National Park - very interesting scenic lonely wooded mountain landscape with many ancient Thracian cult places

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