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Welcome to Aridea #thermal #baths or #Pozar, a #magical place of #wellness and #nature in Pella.
Eternal water flow, archetype of #immortality. This #valley has something magical. Can you see the #Nymphs laughing while bathing? On the northern borders of #Greece the #myths are revived. We are in the birthplace of #Alexander the #Great, #Macedonia. A great and #historic place.
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In today's episode we will get to know why we should definitely visit Pozar hot #springs, the myths and #traditions of the area, as well as the surrounding sights, in a unique excursion experience!
According to #ancient tradition, the baths were considered a place of #relaxation and restoration of the #Macedonian #kings after critical battles and many years of war. There are evidences that they were used in the years of Alexander the Great, as well as in the #Roman and #Byzantine times. It is also speculated that the #secret behind the invincible saris, the famous spears of the Macedonian #Phalanx, was that they were "boiled" in the warm waters of Pozar, in order to become more durable and to increase their hardness and #endurance.
At the foot of Mount #Voras or #Kaimaktsalan, in the valley of Agios Nikolaos, lie Pozar thermal springs, the most important #spa town of Northern Greece and a famous four-season travel #destination.
Millions of years ago, geological changes caused the mountain to split in two and the river of Agios Nikolaos or Toplitsa to flow through the ravine. While at the same time in many places hot #healing water gushing through rocks full of thermal #minerals of the Greek land.
Small and large #waterfalls, natural lakes and artificial #pools, private baths and nature of rare beauty, offer an experience of complete rejuvenation. Seize the opportunity to give yourself moments of relaxation and rest worthy of the Macedonian Kings.
A complex of #caves has been discovered in the area, with abundant findings from #prehistoric times, creating the #Almopia Cave Park, the first of its kind in Greece.
During the years of the second world war and the Civil War, these caves and baths were used by the #guerrillas, while there are many who occasionally search for #gold #pounds in the plane trees and rocks, thus intensifying the #legends and the #mystery.
In the traditional villages of #Loutraki and #Orma you will experience the Macedonian #hospitality in the local #guesthouses and the luxurious #chalets. Suites with traditional architecture, lit fireplace, private #sauna or #hammam and an unforgettable breakfast! In the delicious #restaurants you will taste unforgettable flavors at normal #prices. Stuffed mountain #mushrooms and local #peppers, cooked or grilled #meat and #delicious #cheese are some of the top #Macedonian #dishes!
Exploring Pozar #Gorge and the caves is a unique experience of #fitness and #wellness for everyone. The choices here are endless: Get to know the beauties of nature through #hiking, #cycling, bird and #herbs watching, horse riding, #rafting or #skiing at Kaimaktsalan Ski #Resort. The abandoned settlement of Ano Loutraki and the Ramno Bor waterfall worth your attention.
This is the story of a blessed and special place, worshiped by nymphs and mother nature. At the #magical point where #water, #fire and #virgin #forest become one, so much energy is released that your #batteries will be fully charged. And you will breathe #free, without stress, sorrows and thoughts…
#Paradise on earth has a name and is located in Greece
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Produced by Anastasios Grekos for the #channel Runnismos #travel #Guru
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