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Town in Macedonia, Greece
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Aridaia or Aridea is a city in Central Macedonia, Greece.
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The tallest peak in the range is Kaimakchalan at 2,524 m (8,281 ft). Adjacent peaks are Starkov grob (1,876 m) and Dobro Pole (1,700 m). The mountain range hosts a ski resort and the hot springs at Loutra Loutrakiou (Pozar) on the Greek side.
Aridea thermal springs / Λουτρά Πόζαρ
They have impressive natural beauty and thermal waters. 48 individual baths, 6 indoor pools, the outdoor pool (12x25m) hamams, jacuzzi and spa services. Recommended for rheumatic, dermatological, gynecological, and respiratory and circulatory system conditions. The spa village is known for its outdoor swimming pool with a warm and a cold waterfall next to each other.
Kaimaktsalan
Ski resort right across the border with North Macedonia
Kerasia chalet is a hotel in Kaimaktsalan, situated in Kerasia village of Pella prefecture. It is just 16 km away from the famous Loutra Pozar and 17 km away from Edessa town. Rates from €40
Philippion hotel is situated in Loutraki Aridaias, just 3 km away from the famous Loutra Pozar. It has 18 rooms which are properly equipped for comfortable stay. €60 best available rate
Gaia Kaimaktsalan Hotel & Spa Resort is located at a distance of 7 km from the town of Aridaia and just 2 km from the mineral baths of Pozar and is certainly one of the best Pozar Hotels.
4 rooms with refrigerator, kitchen/kitchenette, coffee/tea maker, TV, en suite, private bathroom, private toilet.
refrigerator, a kitchenette and an in-room dining area. Amenities featured in the rooms include a hair dryer, complimentary toiletries and a flat-screen TV.
Has a range of amenities including a fitness centre, a spa & wellness centre, a steam bath and a sauna, restaurant, pet friendly, disabled access, bar/lounge, air conditioned, refrigerator, cable/satellite TV, kitchen/kitchenette, en suite, private bathroom, private toilet, swimming pool.
Mini bar, cable/satellite TV, kitchen/kitchenette, bathrobes, en suite, private bathroom, private toilet.
About 1½ hours by car from Thessaloniki. You can get here through the National Road 2 from Thessaloniki to Mavrovouni, then the Pella Provincial Road 2 to Apsalos, and the Pella Provincial Road 1 to Aridea
Read in the guideThere are 5 provincial roads to connect you to the nearby settlements and monuments.
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