The small (Mikri) Prespa and large (Megali) Prespa, are two lakes at the border between Greece, Albania and FYROMacedonia, that share the largest lake. They are located at 850 meters above sea level and you can only get there from Florina or Kastoria. Famous in Greece for the production of legumes including unbeatable giants beans, they are also an important nature reserve hosting many species of birds, some of them very rare.
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The valley of Tempe
The valley of Tempe, Tembi or as they call it in Greece, it is a narrow gorge between Mount Olympus and Mount Ossa, crossed by the river Pinio. In the middle of the gorge is the famous monastery of Agia Paraskevi, a place of pilgrimage and classic stop for those who take the highway between Larissa and Katerini. Despite the great and charming location, I did not find it something exceptional …
Thessaloniki: Byzantium between the concrete
The signs of the past are everywhere in Thessaloniki, churches and buildings from the Byzantine period are mixed with modern buildings, creating an interesting contrast. A walk of a couple of hours around the lower city is enough to discover dozens of churches and archaeological sites.