Kaimaktsalan - Voras

Mount Kaimaktsalan or Voras (the local name which means white mountain top) is the third largest ski mountain resort in Greece at an altitude of 2524 m. Kaimaktsalan rises along the Greek-ex - Yugoslav border, while the bulk of the Greek section belongs to prefecture of Pella.

The term Kaimaktsalan and the ski center is an attraction for nature lovers and hikers, as well as thousands of skiers who visit the facilities of modern Voras Ski Center, while the national team and most ski schools start their preparation there.

The Ski Center Vora-Kaimaktsalan is just 45 km from the beautiful city of Edessa and developed on the southeastern side of the mountain at an altitude of 2050-2480 meters. At the top of the mountain there is the beautiful chapel of Prophet Elias. Guests staying in Edessa can easily reach the wonderful ski resort and village Kaimaktsalan to enjoy the winter sport, skiing.

H rich and rare vegetation in Voras KAIMAKTSALAN, which includes many flora species inaccessible in Greece and the wider Balkan region, supports a large number of fauna (birds, amphibians, reptiles), making the Vora and kaimaktsalan village habitat important for the ecological balance of the hole area. An unusual feature of Vora or kaimaktsalan area is the existence of small water lakes, even at very high altitude (sources Watchtower - Kremasis 2,400 m).

Many nature loving and mountaineering clubs organize trips to kaimaktsalan Voras due to beautiful routes of outstanding natural beauty. One of the routes which is accessible to all walkers is leading to "Pema's Floros. The route starts from the junction of John OE (Naturalist Club Edessa) shelter in Voras Maintain and reaches across Pema wooded area with many waterfalls. The journey takes about 60 minutes to go and return.

Also, in the area of ​​the Ski Center Kaimaktsalan - Voras in the postition "Spastiras" is a forest road leading to the top of Xadanoko (altitude 1787). The route takes about an hour (shift-return). It is easy to approach Xdanooko area from the traditional village of Agios Athanasios through a beech forest. The same path leads higher, on top Piperitsa (altitude 1998) walking four hours long. From the area of ​​Agios Athanassios passes even the international path E 4 / 6 leads to the area of Florina through beech forest and canyons. Total length of crossing five (5) hours.

Kaimaktsalan ski center is one of the most famous ski resort in Greece. You may skiing and try snowboard in its ski slopes and runs.

Kaimaktsalan ski resort is considered to be one of the best  ski centers in Greece and it is really is.

Kaimaktsalan ski centre is located at an altitude of 2000 meters and there are 4 ski lifts for variable levels of experience. Also the summit of the mountain is at 2500 meters.

Chalet ski bar at the location in "Sarantovrisi" and the start of the lifts is causy and it serves nice hot drinks like chocolates and cold beers. The music is rocks and of course Greek dancing music.

The closest village for your accommodation is Palios Aghios Athanasios in a distance approximately 15km from the ski resort of Kaimaktsalan. This place is imaging and full traditionally. All the place and morover its accommodations have been built with rock and wood. There are more than 100 accommodations in this Village like hotels, traditional rooms, pensions, wooded houses, guesthouses, suites and spa resorts.

Kaimaktsalan is well known by Greeks but one of the less known place in the Balkans for foreigners offering nice slopes and good quality of accomodation at reasonable prices.

All the professionals in Kaimaktsalan are waiting for you to offer you their best accommodation with great and cheap offers and of course the best quality and standards for your stay in Palios Agios Athanasios and the surrounding Villages.

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Pozar or Loutraki Pozar has many options for sightseeing in the region and interesting nearby villages or nature areas. The whole area of ​​Pozar has a rich history and many archaeological sites.

In this Tourist Guide yoy may read about loutra pozar area attractions enlightening or enriching your knowledge.

Loutraki is 13 km. from Aridea City, 20km. from Kaimaktsalan Voras ski resort and 100km. distance from Thessaloniki. It has 1280 inhabitants and in 1922 began to develop rural tourism. Today there are many guesthouses and hotels for visitors with all the necessary amenities and facilities for high standard.

The ancient residents of the Upper inhabited Loutra Pozar or Loutraki Aridaias Village, lived just a short distance from its current location.

In Loutraki or loutra pozar village the last 10 days of August take place the Pozaritika perofrmance involving music and dancing. Guests combining the thermal waters with a variety of activities such as walks in the green trails, gorge Baths, climbing, climbing, exploring caves in the area of ​​the Baths and visit the ski resort of Kaimaktsalan feel their memories with indelible images and feelings.