Naousa Imathia

Mostly a winter destination thanks to two neighboring ski resorts; in Naousa, you can also visit Aristotle's School and enjoy hiking and wines.

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The town hall and the old clocktower of the city of Naousa.
photo: Протогер / CC BY-SA 4.0

Naousa Imathia Attractions

The flow of Arapitsa through the city of Naousa among numerous high trees.
photo: Evi Christodoulou / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Arapitsa River

Sourcing from the mountain, passing through the forest into the old industrial area and the center of the town, this river has a few interesting treks.

The Massacre memorial of Naousa is a statue of a woman with two children in her arms standing on a pile of rocks.
photo: Stefanos Titanas / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Memorial of the Naousa Massacre

Monument to the massacre Naousa's inhabitants during an Ottoman siege in 1822 - an effort to suppress the Greek War of Independence.

The illuminated front of the Macedonian Tomb of Judgment and visitors admiring it behind a fence.
photo: Jean Housen / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Macedonian Tomb of Judgment

Ancient Mieza

A well-preserved tomb famous for its painted façade detailing ancient beliefs about the judgement, as in afterlife judgement.

A picture showing a lake and a wooden bridge among dense vegetation in the Municipal Park of Naousa.
photo: Νίκος Κεραμίδης / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Municipal Park of Naousa

A fairytale-ish park ideal for a walk in the fresh air, recreation and relaxation. Bring your camera - some views are magnificent!

The Karatasou Square of Naousa and the obelisk situated on a central spot.
photo: Stefanos Titanas / CC BY-SA 2.0
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Naousa Central Square (& The Obelisk)

The obelisk is arelatively new monument -finished in 2002- in Karatasou square. Here you will find benches for relaxation and shops.

A white-marble statue of Aristotle at the archaeological site of Mieza.
photo: Jean Housen / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Nymphaeum of Mieza «School of Aristotle»

The place where philosopher Aristotle taught Alexander the Great. Stop at the information center - it has excellent multimedia.

Naousa Imathia Things to Do

A bottle and a glass of red wine behind it. Both on a wooden wine barrel.
photo: Οινοποιείο Δαλαμάρα
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Dalamara Winery

With its vineyards located at the foothills of Mount Vermio, it continues the winemaking tradition John G. Dalamaras started in 1840.

High platanus and other trees by the banks of Arapitsa in a green landscape.
photo: Michael Paraskevas / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Agios Nikolaos National Park

The perfect place for excursions all year around. A cool oasis for hot summer days or a place for snow fights, a relaxing walk or picnic.

The building of the Argatia Winery in Rodochori with a vineyard at the front yard.
photo: Οινοποιείο Αργατία
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Argatia Winery

Rodochori Naousa

Worth-visiting small family enterprise that respects the traditional wine-making and also invests in new scientific approaches.

The snowy slope of Seli ski resort where the chalet and many guests are visible.
photo: Taspozi
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Seli Ski Resort

The first and largest Greek ski resort is the perfect place for kids and families. Ideal also for beginners as the slopes are not too big.

An overview of the slopes and the facilities of the ski resort 3-5 Pigadia.
photo: FrangiscoDer / CC BY-SA 3.0
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3-5 Pigadia Ski Center

Naousa Imathia

The resort is not too big. It has three red, two green, one black, and some blue slopes. It can generate artificial snow.

Naousa Imathia Why visit?

  • The town's official name is "The Heroic City of Naousa"
  • Home of "Xinomavro" wine variety.
  • For more than a century, Greece's textile and garments cluster.
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