"Northern Greece is in many ways a world apart. Those who already know Athens and southern Greece could look at it as the Hellenic version of Scotland, very familiar yet different, a land of astonishing natural beauty – spectacular mountains, rivers, lakes and gorgeous coastlines." – Dana Facaros, author of Bradt's Northern Greece
Our friends over at Sunvil are turning 50 this year. We spoke to their Chairman, Noel Josepihides, about his top tips for travelling to northern Greece and the company's big plans for their special anniversary year. Read more here.
Discover a different Greece
Greece is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, yet the country's north remains fairly off the beaten track.
Magnificent Meteora
Marvel at Meteora's otherworldly landscape of towering rocks and precariously perched monasteries.
Thessaloníki’s top festivals
Celebrating everything from street-art to micro-breweries, Thessaloníki's calendar is jam-packed with festivals – here's our pick of the best.
Mamma Mia!
Check out our favourite beaches in northern Greece, including the site of feel-good ABBA film Mammia Mia!
Northern Greece: the Bradt Guide – available now
This new guide to Northern Greece, written by Greece expert and long-time travel writer Dana Facaros, is the only guide available to the region and includes the areas of Epirus, Thessaly, Macedonia and Thrace, complete with their beautiful national parks, the country's highest peaks, the world's deepest gorge, and (this is Greece, after all) long sandy beaches.
Greece is becoming more popular by the year and this area in particular offers the more natural, authentic experience that many travellers seek. Bradt's Northern Greece focuses on just this relatively unknown but up-and-coming region and is an ideal companion for travellers of all ages, budgets and interests, from culture lovers to wildlife enthusiasts, history buffs to archaeologists, foodies to wine connoisseurs.
Available with a 10% discount from our online shop here.
