Greece
Northern Greece is a few hours from Sofia – Thessaloniki, Vergina, Kavala and the islands of Thassos, Corfu and Ammouliani.
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GreeceAmmouliani – Halkidiki's little island facing Mount Athos
A holiday on Ammouliani in Halkidiki – fine sandy beaches, crowd-free calm, the short ferry from Tripiti and a boat trip past the monasteries of Mount Athos.
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GreeceCorfu – the Garden of the Gods in the Ionian Sea
A guide to Corfu – the UNESCO old town, the Liston, the fortresses, St Spyridon, Sisi's Achilleion palace, Pontikonisi, Paleokastritsa and the Canal d'Amour.
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GreeceKavala – the white city on the Aegean, Philippi and Alistrati Cave
A guide to Kavala – the old Panagia quarter, the Imaret, Mehmet Ali's house, the Kamares aqueduct, the fortress, ancient Philippi and Alistrati Cave.
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GreeceMeteora – monasteries suspended between heaven and earth
A guide to Meteora – the six working monasteries on the rock towers, Kalambaka and Kastraki, the best sunset viewpoints, the dress code and getting there.
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GreeceSerres – shopping, a Byzantine fortress and Lake Kerkini
A day trip to Serres – the centre and markets, the Byzantine Koulas fortress, the Bezesteni, St John the Forerunner Monastery and the pelicans of Lake Kerkini.
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GreeceThassos – the Green Island of northern Greece
A guide to Thassos – Limenas and its ancient theatre, Panagia, Aliki, the Archangel Michael Monastery, Giola and the best beaches. Ferries and tips.
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GreeceThessaloniki – the White Tower, Byzantine churches, tavernas and shopping
What to see in Thessaloniki in a day or a weekend – the White Tower, Arch of Galerius, Hagios Demetrios, the Upper Town, the markets, Ladadika and the big malls.
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GreeceVergina – the tomb of Philip II of Macedon
A day trip to Vergina (ancient Aigai) – the Great Tumulus with the royal tombs, the golden larnax with the Vergina Sun, the palace of Aigai and the town of Veria.