The Salonica View team is organizing a one-day adventure trip to the impressive Krasta Gorge.
A few words about our trip:
About 1:30 hours from Thessaloniki, near the forest and agricultural areas of the communities of Giannakochori, Rodochori, and Marina in the prefecture of Imathia, flows the Mega Rema river, where we encounter the Krasta Gorge.
Our hike will start from the village of Giannakochori and specifically from the village square at approximately 10:30 a.m., crossing a gravel road for about 15 minutes we will reach the starting point of the hike with the final destination being the waterfall where we will also have time for diving.
Our hike will be unique and extremely enjoyable as we will need to wade through the water up to our knees 10 times and through the water up to our waists 2 times. So what is certain is that it will be a cool and pleasant hike of about 2 hours until we reach the waterfall. And our adventure becomes even more enjoyable at the point where we will climb a rope of about three meters during our journey to the waterfall! There will be time for diving, taking photos, and enjoying nature under the cool waters of the waterfall. We will definitely need to have a second set of clothes and shoes with us so that we can change at the end.
The route through the gorge to the waterfall is easy without major elevation changes and has a total duration of about 5 hours (back and forth).
The hike is considered relatively easy and is suitable for everyone, including children over 10 years old, always accompanied by a guardian.
We will then visit the winery of Kostas Kelesidis, where he produces wine and spirits from organically grown vineyards. Mr. Kostas will welcome us and will guide us through his winery, where 6 labels of red and white wine as well as tsipouro are produced. At the end of the tour, and after we have the opportunity to taste, those who wish can also buy products from the winery.
Points of interest:
Krastas Gorge:
It is 90m long, 100-250m high, and is located approximately 300m above sea level. The hill of Krasta, 520m high, dominates with limestone rocks where in spring we encounter the queen of herbs, the scarlet wild Peony. There we will also encounter the Askitario, a two-story building with battlements where about 200 years ago it was the headquarters of bandits. There are also testimonies of caves in the vicinity where they were used as a secret school.
Krasta Waterfall:
is located at an altitude of 270m. and is suitable for diving.
Participation fee:
25€/person
The price includes:
- Escort and organization
- Experienced mountain guides
- Transportation by bus or car
- First aid kit
- VHF radio
ATTENTION!!! Payment of the full amount must be made to the bank accounts below within 4 days of your reservation. Otherwise, the reservation will be canceled.
Piraeus Bank IBAN GR41 0172 2220 0052 2209 3179 693 (BENEFICIARY: TSANGARIS ANDREAS)
National Bank of Greece IBAN GR2701102230000022300527524 (BENEFICIARY: TSANGARIS ANDREAS)
You must have with you:
- Mountaineering boots
- Mountaineering pants or leggings
- Second shirt, socks, pants, shoes and a small towel (change of clothes)
- Snacks
- Water
- Backpack
- Waterproof (necessary)
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Tissues
- Trekking pole (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Note 1. When you click to book, state in the message where you will take the bus from. The options are Voulgari (Everest), Aristotelous (Venizelos Statue) or One Salonica. E.g. Venizelos Statue
Note 2. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the excursion is transferred to another date. Participants who cannot participate on the specific date will be refunded. However, if the weather conditions still do not allow the event to take place, the event is permanently canceled and everyone will be refunded. In case of cancellation by participants, 7 days or less before the event date, the money will not be refunded.
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