Small Boutique hotels in CENTRAL MACEDONIA

North of Peninsular Greece, Macedonia is an extraordinary land where legend and history take on foundational value. Here Alexander the Great was born, icon among the conquering kings, and Aristotle, father of Western philosophy. Mount Olympus, cradle of Greek mythology where their gods lived, rises as the highest peak in all of Greece. At its feet lie the remains of the millenary city of Dion.

Thessaloniki is the second largest city of the country. In Ana Poli, the old town, you can discover an extraordinary legacy in a relaxed and cosmopolitan atmosphere. The 16th century White Tower, now a city museum, is one of its emblems, as are the Byzantine churches with beautiful frescoes.

Mount Athos, a monastic medieval vestige, is another of Macedonia's landmarks. It is a sacred place inhabited by communities of monks ruled by their own rules since the twelfth century. This is a spiritual center dedicated to study, to which only men have access, while women are banned. Contemplate the imposing monastic architecture from the sea, taking a boat from Ourianópolis.

Of the many archaeological sites of the Macedonian dynasty, those of Vergina stand out. To enjoy pristine water, beaches embraced by pine forests, and dream-like coves, go to La Chalkidiki, a peninsula with three long arms that enter the sea.