Mountains of pleasure
There's so much to do!
What do you like doing outdoors? Well, whatever it is, you can probably do it all in and around Naoussa. Nestled on the foothills of the Vermio mountain range you can ski at one of two nearby resorts in the winter, trek, cycle or drive 4x4 off-road. There are captivating nature walks too for those more inclined to simply relax and be.
Naoussa at the heart of nature
Wherever you walk in Naoussa you're walking in nature
Everywhere you walk in town nature will get your attention, whether at the town park and your met with the great view across the Macedonian plain, or round a corner and you see the Vermio Mountains towering above you, or you cross the Arapitsa River, which divides the town in two, on the many bridges, or hear the sound of the many waterfalls along the river. And that's if you're just in town. Around Naoussa nature takes on so many forms for you to enjoy from flat lands, smooth foothills, steep mountains, gorges, meadows and forests. You'll enjoy nature to the full in Naoussa!
The Saint Nicholas' Grove experience
You'll get lost in its beauty and its on Naoussa's doorstep
Few places in Greece can boast a grove quite like St.Nicholas'. On the outskirts of the city you can walk for hours through acres of grass, the riverside, pond and feel that you're in undisturbed nature on the side of a mountain.
Few places in Greece can boast a grove quite like St.Nicholas'. On the outskirts of the city you can walk for hours through acres of grass, the riverside, pond and feel that you're in undisturbed nature on the side of a mountain.
Skiing in Greece?!
You're even spoiled for choice!
Good things come in pairs and Naoussa offers you not one, but two ski centres on its doorstep! They are suitable for all levels, have long runs, ski schools and offer equipment hire at very reasonable rates making Naoussa a great winter ski destination, with live events too!
Take on the mountain on your own two wheels
Cycle through mountain plains and thick forests and meet all that nature has for you.
With trails all over the mountains, and flatter foothills, there are short and extended trails to satisfy even the most hardened enthusiast.
Be a trail blazer
Take on the outdoors at your own pace
There are routes of varying difficulty that have been created across the Vermio mountain range. Follow trails that will lead you to streams, brooks, cliff faces, open spaces and explore the great and ancient mountain. You might come across the place where Aristotle taught Alexander the Great too! All a stone’s throw from Naoussa.
Man and machine meet the mountain
4x4 to the max!
You won’t be disappointed should you like testing your driving skills to the limit. There are routes and organisations in place to give you the very best experiences.
Bouldering around
See the mountain from a whole new angle!
What new sport would you come up with on a mountain? The Vermio Boulder Fest every year takes rock climbing to the limit. Feel brave enough?
What new sport would you come up with on a mountain? The Vermio Boulder Fest every year takes rock climbing to the limit. Feel brave enough?
