What to See in Edessa Greece, Edessa, Greece

The much-anticipated chance to unwind and recharge is what attracts people to Edessa. Known as the City of Water, Edessa is found near to the large city of Thessaloniki, in central Macedonia. It is a city in northern Greece and the capital of the Pella area.

The weather in Edessa will also dictate when you visit, with the warmest months being June, July and August. The coolest month is January and November is the wettest month.

Perhaps what attracts so many visitors to Edessa is that the town, in the region of Macedonia, is unaffected so far by mass tourism - a drawcard for those wanting to avoid the crowded, more commercialized areas.

Also if you’re a serious party animal, you’ll discover that Edessa doesn’t have the liveliest parties and nightlife but there are a number of bars around that can get quite busy. You can always check out with the locals for ideas of where to party. The Noiz and The Jam for instance, are a couple of names likely to come up. They offer some good, lively music.

Edessa is situated on a steep plateau, it was first known by its Slavic name, Voden which also means ‘City of Water’. Some of the water mills have been restored and there is also a freshwater aquarium. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).