Aridea Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the Pella regional unit, Macedonia, Greece
About Aridea
Aridea is the third largest settlement in Pella regional unit, afterEdessa(2nd, also the capital), andGiannitsa(1st). It is built in a large plateau, called "Almopia" (Αλμωπία). Its name is a portmeau of "Άλμα+όψη" (Jump+view), as its ancient citizens were thought to be a tribe of giants. Generally, its economy largely relies on agriculture (mainly alfalfa, asparagus, clovers, poplar and stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and cherries, as well as pears, quinces and potatoes in the Archangelos village). Tourism is mainly focused on the nearby Pozar Springs. Aridea's nickname is the "Karatzova" (Καρατζόβα), which means "black plateau" in Turkish. It's unknown why it was named so. Its population includes ethnic Macedonians, Vlachs, Moglens, Pontic Greeks, Karamanlides,
Top Attractions in Aridea
Explore the best things to see and do in Aridea:
- ★Pozar thermal springs
- ★Voras
- ★Voras Mountains
Where to Stay in Aridea
- 🏨4 Epoxes Hotel Spa
- 🏨Gaia Kaimaktsalan Hotel
- 🏨Guesthouse Rodavgi
- 🏨Hotel Eliton & Spa Resort
- 🏨Kallinikos Guesthouse
- 🏨Kerasia Chalet
Aridea Travel Guide Sections
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