An oasis of peace and nature at the extreme north of Greece, which presents a very different picture from the usual ‘sea and archeology’ to which we are accustomed. Maybe it’s not a destination for everyone, but for those who are already in the area it would be a shame not programming a stopover.
Category Archives: Macedonia & Thrace
At Europe’s borders: Mikri Doxipara’s Tumulus
This is another site that archeology lovers should not miss. The excavations are not yet completed, but the site is accessible and entrance is free. And if luck helps, you may get a guided tour by one of the archaeologists who work there …
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At Europe’s borders: Oil Wrestling
Those who are lucky enough to attend one of the two Turkish wrestling (Oil Wrestling) festivals held in northern Greece, will definitely have the impression to have crossed the borders of Europe long ago… this ancient Turkish-Persian tradition remained in Greece as an inheritance Ottoman invasion.