Trikala (Τρίκαλα) is a unique case of a provincial town in Greece that has succeeded in becoming a special destination for all seasons. Trikala is the perfect place for a city break in Thessaly (Θεσσαλία) and these are the top places to visit. A SHORT HISTORY OF TRIKALA Trikala has a long history dating back…
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Lake Plastira – A symphony of tranquility
Lake Plastira / Plastiras (Λίμνη Πλαστήρα), or Lake Tavropou (Λίμνη Ταυρωπού), as it is officially called, is located at an altitude of 750 metres near the city of Karditsa (Καρδίτσα). Karditsa is the capital of the prefecture of the same name, in the region of Thessaly in Central Greece. Although it started as an important…
Paleokarya – The most photogenic bridge in Greece
#uniquedestinations In the beautiful ravine of Paleokarya (Παλαιοκαρυά), just 30 km from the city of Trikala (Τρίκαλα), with a dense forest and remarkable fauna, run the crystal clear waters of the small river Paleokaritis or Paleokaryotis (Παλαιοκαρίτης ή Παλαιοκαρυώτης), which springs from the nearby mountains and flows into the river Portaikos (Πορταϊκός). In this unique…