Top Things to do in Florina Region
Top Restaurants in Florina Region
What to do and see in Florina Region, Greece: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Florina Region, Greece including Prespa Lakes, Arcturos Brown Bear Sanctuary, Artemis O.E., Alpha Estate, Agios Achillios island, Arcturos Wolf Sanctuary, Μουσειο Παυλου Μελα, Alpha Estate, Ski Center Vigla - Pisoderi, Zachariadi's Cave.
Restaurants in Florina Region
1. Prespa Lakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
A beautiful pristine area shared by 3 countries. These lakes are shared by Albania, FYROM and Greece. A totally different kind of vacation to come in touch of nature as it truly is as well as the people who live there!
Reviewed By Dimitris K - Thessaloníki, Thessaloniki, Greece
This amazing lake,was on the border of 3 countries.Excellent experience and unique.Rent a boat,is cheap and go for it !
2. Arcturos Brown Bear Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
The Brown Bears' Sanctuary is an enclosed area where rescued bears will spend the rest of their lives, one kilometer of the south part of the village Nymfaion, with elevation 1350 meters. The area is around 12 acres long, inside a natural forest of beech, that comprises a typical habitats for the bears.
Reviewed By polygnosi - Chania Town, Greece
I realised that the staff do their best for the bears which looked tense remote and sad. The actual tour of the refuge lasts 15 minutes and the briefing another 15 minutes so as to let the bears calm between tours. Be there as early as possible to avoid the crowds and remember to buy a T shirt to support the cause. When you finish there is a 15 minute uphill walk.
3. Artemis O.E.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 48 reviews
Artemis is an ecotourism office that provides outdoor activities. The excursions take place northwest of the Department of Florina (Nimfeo-Sklithro-Zazari lake) More specifically, the activities that are offered are: -Horseback riding -Canoeing on the lake Zazari -Mountain biking -Climbing -Outdoor camping -Archery -Birdwatching -Environmental education on school trips
Reviewed By Agnoula1 - Toronto, Canada
Artemis is a great place to learn to horseback ride and its even for the experienced one who wants to enjoy the trails and take in the breath taking views of the close by village of Sklithron. The owners are so inviting they make you feel that you're part of the family. Their knowledge and expertise are above what i've experienced anywhere. They make you feel comfortable and at ease. I would definitely go there again. Its about 16km from the town of Amindeon. Best Experience I've ever had.
4. Alpha Estate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 35 reviews
''The expression of ALPHA ESTATE'S ecosystem throughout human's expertise and experience is the heart of our wine making philosophy'' This statement, coming from winemaker Angelos Iatridis and vine-grower Makis Mavridis pretty much sums the concept and the driving force behind the joint effort of two pioneers of wine growing and winemaking in Greece that selected the remote Amyndeon plateau, an area of PDO wines in North West Greece to establish and develop a state of the art vineyard driven winery. In the coolest wine region of Greece, at an altitude between 630 and 700 meters above sea level the two partners decided to invest in what is today one of the biggest investments in the Greek wine production over the last ten years. The area were today stands the 85ha privately owned block-vineyard was selected in the early 90's by Bordeaux educated and internationally trained enologist Angelos Iatridis, as the optimum wine growing and consequently winemaking region in Greece.
Reviewed By Giroin - Piraeus, Greece
I am very surprised of how well organized a winery is. Alpha estate visit was really a great experience for us and teach me a lot on how modern wineries work. The Alpha estate winery has been awarded as the best winery of the year 2013 from Wines & Spirits magazine and this is something that you can realize when you make a visit in their premises. We tested some great wines red and white and overall was an excellent experience for us. Totally recommended.
5. Agios Achillios island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By CreteBlue - Athens
This is a beautiful small island situated in the small Prespa lake. The island is accessible through a floating bridge. You park your car and walk to the island, which is full with water buffalos and small churches. It is worth going round the island and on top of it to enjoy the great views to the lake and the surrounding Mountains. There is a also a busy cafe and a place to buy souvenirs. It is definitely worth visiting this island before heading to Psarades, the small village in the big Prespa lake.
6. Arcturos Wolf Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
It was created to eliminate the illegal practice of wolf poaching by individuals. The Sanctuary hosts ex-captive wolves in a 17 acre specially fenced area of natural oak forest.
Reviewed By Greekgantua - Athens, Greece
Watch the wolves in (almost) their natural habitat, meet the Greek Shepherd Dog and listen to an interesting brief by the volunteers of Arktouros.
All three venues of Arktouros can be visited with one ticket.
The Wolf Sanctuary is located close to the Agrapidies village (outside the settlement). Take the road to Kastoria and turn left. The road signs are rather small and few. Try to find it on the map in advance.
This is not a zoo and visitors should avoid disturbing the animals.
Arktouros is a praiseworthy organization that deserves our support.
7. Μουσειο Παυλου Μελα
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Peter K
Every Greek should visit this museum which was the final resting place of Pavlos Melas, who was killed by the Turks during the Makedonian Strugglle.
The museum if full of many objects, papers etc, do yourself a favour whilst you are in the Kastoria region, it's a leisurely drive from Kastoria ( around about 45 minutes ). A few kilometres up the road is the Cenotaph of Pavlos Melas ( as depicted by most of the posted images, perhaps they could be posted in another section so as not to possibly confuse potential visitors?? )
8. Alpha Estate
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
ALPHA ESTATE is the brainchild of two visionaries, the skilled, second generation vine grower, Makis Mavridis and Angelos Iatridis, the winemaker, educated in Bordeaux. The company was founded in 1997. The reorganization of the vineyard was carefully studied and it began in 1994. No compromise to the application of our know-how achievements, our experience, and our ecological ethics.
Reviewed By Mina F - Thessaloníki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Στο Αμύνταιο βρίσκεται ένα οινοποιείο που πρέπει οπωσδήποτε να επισκεφτεί κανείς , όχι μόνο για να γνωρίσει από κοντά τη διαδικασία παραγωγής των ελληνικών κρασιών του Κτήματος , που έχουν λάβει διεθνείς διακρίσεις και να ξεναγηθεί στους σύγχρονους χώρους του , με τεχνολογία αιχμής , αλλά και για να διαπιστώσει και να τιμήσει το πάθος, τη γνώση και το μεράκι των δημιουργών του , που οδήγησαν σε ένα αποτέλεσμα άρτιο, καταδεικνύοντας πως το καλύτερο είναι πάντα δυνατόν όταν υπάρχουν αυτές οι προϋποθέσεις. Η εξαιρετική ξενάγηση ακολουθείται από δοκιμή των κρασιών του Κτήματος , ώστε να επιλέξει κανείς ποια από αυτά θα αγοράσει φεύγοντας. Η επίσκεψη είναι ιδιαίτερου εκπαιδευτικού χαρακτήρα και επιβάλλεται για οικογένειες με παιδιά .
9. Ski Center Vigla - Pisoderi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By olgamatthioudaki - Athens, Greece
Very friendly staff, the chalet is really cozy and warm. Best holidays ever... The bar of the chalet is really awesome and becomes a night club in New Year's Eve..
10. Zachariadi's Cave
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By tliatsis - Athens, Greece
Εκτός από τη σπηλιά και το εκκλησάκι που βρίσκεται στη κορυφή του εσωτερικού αυτής η διαδρομή η ίδια για να φτάσεις εκεί είναι μοναδική. Με βάρκα και όχι με τα πόδια καθώς το δάσος που βρίσκεται επάνω από τους γκρεμούς στην άκρη της λίμνης είναι γεμάτο με αρκούδες. Ασκητική περιοχή με ένα εκκλησάκι φτιαγμένο πολύ μέσα και ψηλά στη σπηλιά. Για να φτάσουμε περπατήσαμε στις σκάλες. Μας πήρε μερικά λεπτά να ανεβούμε. Μοναδική ομορφιά.Πραγματικά αξίζει να πας μέχρι εκεί και να το δεις. Με τη βάρκα μας πήρε κανένα μισάωρο να φτάσουμε.
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