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Agrotourism (25)

The rural life and its activities, the variety of local products, the traditional cuisine, the observation of the rich ecosystem of the region and even the adventure sports or the rejuvenating walks in nature await the friends of agrotourism. In the region of Kilkis, the visitor has the opportunity to explore the rural areas, the local products, the cultural elements and the original characteristics of this area, in respect to the environment and the tradition.

One can experience the customs through the multitude of cultural and folk events that are held throughout the year in the entire region of Kilkis, such as the celebrations in various towns on St. John’s Day. On January 8 the custom of "Mpampo" revives in Aspros, in Kalindria, in Terpyllos etc, when women impose absolute power for this one day. Honored person is the midwife ("mpampo”) of the village, and the finale of the celebration is a feast accompanied with traditional dances and songs.

The visitors can also enjoy the traditional cuisine and wines of exceptional quality, such as the wonderful wines with Designation of Origin of Superior Quality "Goumenissa". One can also taste the famous grappa and tsipouro, fine cheeses, delicious local meat, sausages with leek, huntings, pies, traditional sweets, pure honey, pontian cheeses and pasta in Ragian in Kilkis and Vathi, and a plethora of delicious products and traditional dishes of Pontians, Stenimachites and Anatolikoromyliotes.

To enjoy the taste of carp in the fish restaurants of Doirani, while in the local cooperatives the women put all their creativity into their products. In the homes, every season, traditional flavors and aromas beautify the atmosphere. The prefecture of Kilkis is justly proud of its rich culinary activity. Here, each family prepares pickles throughout the year, while local and delicious original recipes give their taste to every festive day of the year.

At Kilkis, one can find amazing farm houses where there is the opportunity to get acquainted with agricultural activities, enjoy homemade traditional cuisine and the everyday life of the residents in a beautiful natural environment. This way, one can come in contact with the nature and outdoor activities, in which one may be involved, be entertained and feel the joy of touring, learning and discovering.

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Gastronomy

Gastronomy (71)

The local cuisine, as well as the entire prefecture, is intensely multicultural. The Greek diaspora is concentrated on the table with all its features! In the homes, every season, traditional flavors and aromas beautify the atmosphere. The prefecture of Kilkis is justly proud of its rich culinary activity. Here, each family prepares pickles throughout the year, while local and delicious original recipes give their taste to every festive day of the year.

King of all ... the Pontian cuisine! Here, the famous pontian cheeses and pasta "Ragian" are produced in the village of Vathi, in an amazing, visitable production facility. Fine dairies, such as the cheese Doirani, dairies from Koukakis, Lykas and Kolios are also produced in this region. Parparas produces homemade pickles. Goumenissa is the center of the wine production with OPAP wines from the varieties Ksinomavro and Negoska. Wineries made with care, like Boutari and Aidarini, small wine museums, real gems, such as the Eftichides and Tatsis, traditional cauldrons like Archontakia, exceptional units with organically grown vines like Akrothea winery, but also new, modern and well-equipped ones like Hatzivaritis, are all waiting to guide you and accompany you to the wine roads, with aromas of grappa and tsipouro.

In this region you will try traditional dishes and sweet preserves in Filiria, in the home of Mr. Alekos, in Gerakona, in the corner of Mr. Vassilis with the genuine honey and in Fanos, in the traditional oven of Costas you will taste homemade bread and pasta made from traditional organic cultivation and stone-crushed cereals. From the taverns in Kroussia to the restaurants in Kilkis and from Livadia in Paiko to the scenic Kastaneri and the lush Kotza Ntere, exquisite meats from local free-range animals promise you unforgettable culinary delights. Fresh fish at Doirani, cooked in every way, supplements the list for the lovers of "Well Living".

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Nature

Nature (25)

Blessed with a particularly rich and diverse natural environment, the prefecture of Kilkis is ideal for excursions and naturalistic trips from the nearby Thessaloniki for those who seek a beautiful and peaceful destination for their vacation.

It features beautiful landscapes with rivers and lakes and idyllic mountain paths, which can delight the simple hikers and the demanding mountaineers equally.

From the only cave in the hill of St. George, which is one of the most remarkable caves of Greece (and ideal for cave-therapy) to the monument of Nature "Hilia Dentra" in Lake Doirani or the Lake Pikrolimni which has medicinal properties, as well as many other natural sites, the visitor will be impressed and calmed.

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Culture

Culture (68)

At Kilkis, trails of culture lead the visitor to significant archaeological sites, folklore museums with wonderful exhibits of folk tradition and refugee chests filled with memories, uniquely preserved buildings and traditional houses, countless churches and chapels, many of which date back centuries, along with historical monuments that remind us of the important role that Kilkis and its surrounding villages have played in Greek history. The past and its long history are etched across this region and are spurting from every place like water.

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Mount Mavrovouni in Kroussia

Diverse flora and forests of unique beauty is what the visitor will encounter in Mavrovouni, the highest peak of the mountain range of Kroussia, at 1.200 meters.

Mavrovouni begins with a vertical direction from Mount Kerkini (Belles) and proceeding to the southeast, it separates the great plain of Serres from the plains of Kilkis, constituting the natural border between the two prefectures. The cluster of these mountains holds the springs of the river "that carries gifts", Gallikos.

Mountains of sharp contrasts, with ravines and gorges with lush beech forests, oak forests, pine and diverse fauna that offer hiking trails and friendly hostels.

The flora in Mavrovouni varies widely. The area is dominated by deciduous forests of oak, pine and beech. At the same time, the herbaceous vegetation is particularly impressive as well. Myriads of wildflowers pop up, painting the landscape with gorgeous colors. Daffodils, Maldives, echiums, various kinds of campanulas and wild daisies bloom alongside the honeysuckles and geraniums. Mountain tea and chamomile along with cardamom give color to the landscape while the observant traveler will notice even the many grasses, the iris, the wort and sedge, krokos and the wild oregano.

Herbal balms, herbs and grasses grow here undisturbed, since the indiscriminate felling and the overgrazing of the region has now come to an end. A walk on the land will surely leave you with a wonderful collection of colors and scents of the Greek nature.

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Protected Areas

The prefecture of Kilkis has a large variety of habitats and high diversity of species with many endemic species of flora and fauna. A large number of rare species of flora and fauna are observed in the mountains Dyssoro, Kroussia, Mavrouvouni and Paikos, as well as the vicinity region of Lake Doirani, and the Gallikos and Axios rivers.

The rare ecosystem of the water bodies of Pikrolimni with its mud baths, famous since Homeric years for its healing properties, is included in the network of Natura 2000 sites.

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Remembrance Events

19th of May: Commemoration of the Genocide of the Greeks of Pontos in Nea Santa.

Almost every year since 1995, the Association of Pontians of Nea Santa organizes commemorations of the Genocide of the Greeks in Anatolia during the period 1916-1923. The remembrance events for the 353.000 victims of Turkish atrocities committed in Nea Santa take place in the Church of Metamorphosis of our Savior and Captain Euclides’ park and include speeches by notable people.

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Children’s dancing festival in Kampani

This is one of the biggest events of the Educational and Cultural Association of Kampani, in the Municipality of Gallikos, that gathers the crowds. In order to revive and disseminate the musical and dancing tradition, the Festival takes place every year in mid-April at the Sports Hall of Kampani. Beyond the children’s dance classes of the Associations of Kilkis, various children dance groups (children aged 5-13) from various associations in Greece also visit Kampani and present dances of Macedonia, Thrace, Pontos, Crete and other islands.

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Carnival Events

During the Carnival, the representation of the custom of «Monk» takes place in Vaptistis. The weekend before Clean Monday, there are carnival events in Kilkis. A carnival celebration is staged each year in the pedestrian street in Kilkis, on the last Saturday of the Carnival. Children and adults have the opportunity to dance and have fun. During the concert, the team that wins the "Treasure Hunt", which was conducted on the morning of the same day, is also announced.

In Kastanies, on Sunday morning, chariots and masquerades parade on the main square of the village marking, thus, the end of Carnival.

One of the many events of the cultural association of Aspros and the best of them all is the carnival on Clean Monday. On this day, a parade of soldiers takes place, followed by free bean-soup and dancing in the village’s square. Many people from the surrounding areas arrive early and a "festival" of joy for children and adults takes place. Initiators and founders of the carnival were the teacher of the school in 1985 George Ktenidis, along with Elias Ivanoudis. The warm acceptance of the idea by many villagers who immediately approached the group, from then until today with the grand participation of youth, which is the backbone of the event, makes the carnival of Aspros successfully every year.

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Events on Clean Monday

On the Clean Monday, celebrations take place in Kato Potamia and Megali Vrysi. Kites and traditional dishes give a different color to the settlements of Kilkis

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May Day Events

In the beautiful grove of Leventochori, immediately after the protests under labor claims are over, the residents and visitors gather to celebrate the arrival of spring.

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"Eleutheria"

The liberation of the city of Kilkis is celebrated with a series of events in collaboration with all the cultural associations of Kilkis, in commemoration of the liberation of the city by the Greek army in 1913. The events take place from late May to late June, and include exhibitions of painting, concerts, speeches, sporting events, dances and the presentation of the work of departments operating in OPONGA.

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Summer events “Under the Moonlight”

The hosting of theater groups and concerts by famous artists in the beautiful Hill Theatre of St. George make the summer evenings more interesting. The events titled "Under the Moonlight" take place throughout the summer until mid-September.

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