Eats:
Janni
Serving up delicious scoops of ice cream for over 30 years, Janni prepares its creamy dreams with only the freshest ingredients available; based on centuries-old recipes. Janni also offers an impressive variety of homemade pies, cakes and crumpets to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Address: N. Plastira 1, Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, Greece, 55103
Telephone: 2310 454444
http://www.janni.gr
F.O.E.
This restaurant is best known for its great views of Edessa's gorgeous waterfalls. Enjoy dinner on one of its large open terraces facing the town and the Longos. Scenery is not the only thing for which F.O.E. is known; some say that this restaurant serves up the best olives in the world. (The ouzo is pretty good too.)
Address: Konstantinos Oulemanis Gavaliotissa, Edessa Pella
Telephone: +30 23810 28860
http://www.ipta.demokritos.gr/erl/edessa.html
http://www.wineroads.gr/en/memberDetails.asp?meid=36
Shopping:
Laiki Agora
This popular market is also known as "the moving market," because you never know on which corner it will appear on any given day. Not to worry: The local newspapers list the day-by-day schedule of this traveling feast of bargain goods. Or just step out onto the streets and follow the crowd of bargain hunters in the know. Any which way you slice it, this market offers a fun opportunity for those who love to practice their skills at bartering.
http://www.thetravelzine.com/greece5.htm#edessa
Market
Centered around the indoor Modiano market is an entirely different shopping experience. Here you will find acres of the freshest meats, fish and produce and narrow streets filled with shops and vendors with the finest food stuffs found anywhere in the world. Go for the bread (Macedonia is the largest grain growing area of Greece and bakes up magnificent what, corn and rye). Stay for the halvah, almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds and figs - this place is a nosher’s heaven!
http://www.thetravelzine.com/greece5.htm
Lodgings:
Aigai Hotel
The Aigai Hotel overlooks a lush hill covered with tropical flora and highlighted with beautiful waterfalls for which Edessa is famous. Impeccable design, aesthetics and comfort dominate in this hotel. It offers a cafe-bar, restaurant, and 24 fully equipped rooms with air-conditioning, TV, and Internet Access.
Address: Proastio, Edessa 582 00 - Greece
Telephone: (+30) 23810 29888
http://www.aigai-hotel.gr/
Hagiati Traditional Hotel
At the entrance of the city's old varossi quarter, you will find this intimate traditional hotel, which is housed in a building that dates back to the 1800s. Recently refurbished with a nod to its heritage, the Hagiati offers guests seven double rooms decorated with stone, wood and copper. Relax by the cozy fireplace in the lounge area filled with antiques. Breakfast offerings are homemade and splendid in the summer months using the freshest local ingredients.
Address: 40,Makedonomahon, Edessa 582 00 - Greece
Telephone: (+30) 23810 51500
http://www.elladorama.gr/HotelPreview.aspx?HotelId=67&L_ID=2
Hotel Varosi
Hotel Varosi, a small, family-run hotel with eight delightfully-decorated bedrooms.
Inside, the house has a warm and cozy feel. There are two sitting rooms - one on the first floor that is decorated in a colorful traditional style and another on the ground floor - a truly intimate space with bare stone and soft blue walls. Enjoy the intimate alcove by the fire, where there are a few wooden tables in which to enjoy a generous, homemade breakfast. No need to worry about the extra calories. In Edessa, there are many ways to work it off including climbing to the top of one of the many beautiful waterfalls that abound is this gorgeous little town.
Address: 45-47 Arh.Meletiou, Edessa 582 00 - Greece
http://www.yourgreece.gr/page/default.asp?la=1&id=46&pl=44&ap=35&pk=38
Hangouts:
Leoforos Nikis
Just a short (and scenic) train ride away from Edessa is the bustling town of Thessaloniki. Here, the most famous landmark is the seaside boulevard called Leoforos Nikis, which is home to a colorful array of cafes, bars, restaurants and clubs that attract throngs of young people both day and night. This is the place to be and be seen and to experience some legendary Greek nightlife.
Address: Leoforos Nikis
http://www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=destination&loc_id=153532
Hotel Xenia Bar
Dance the night away at this hotel pool bar sitting high atop a bluff overlooking some pretty spectacular scenery. Or just relax poolside in a comfy chaise lounge with a cool drink and take it all in.
Address: 35 Filippou St, Edessa Pella
Telephone: 2381 029 706 - 8
http://www.xeniaedessa.gr/
