This Gorgeous Region in Greece Is Where the Greeks Go on Vacation — With Magical Blue Water, Friendly Villages, and Local Food
By Sucheta Rawal/Travel + Leisure
Take the ultimate road trip unveiling Greece’s best kept secrets.
If you feel outpriced for a vacation in the Greek Islands, you’re not entirely out of luck — there’s a lesser-known alternative to experiencing the same magical blue waters, friendly village vibe, and fresh Greek food.
Greek-Macedonia, the country’s northern region, offers a broader variety of experiences for history buffs, beach lovers, honeymooners, and road-trippers, and still has an ancient history that compares to Athens, dramatic coastlines similar to the Greek Isles, some of the most extensive spans of green olive groves in the world, and the country’s most spiritual sites — all within a few miles from each other.
Northern Greece is also easier and more affordable to navigate independently than elsewhere in the country. Rent a car or hop on a public bus; stay at a beachfront bungalow, a village guesthouse, or camp at a beach or inside a forested national park.
With milder climates, fewer crowds, and great prices (including many free attractions), it is no surprise that this is where the Greeks themselves prefer to go for their summer breaks and long weekends…
Link: https://www.travelandleisure.com/greek-macedonia-northern-greece-travel-guide
