Мотор routes от Солун exist for every mood, and most Старт in the city and need just one ден. Here are five ден rides: от the forest and villages above the city до the lakes of Mygdonia and the waterfalls of Edessa. Distances and times are approximate, so Проверка the route, the weather and the road conditions before you set Изключено.
1. Panorama, Seich Sou and Chortiatis
This is the closest ride, almost at the edge of the city. You climb towards Panorama and Seich Sou with views over the Thermaic Gulf and Продължи до Chortiatis, a mountain village with cafes and tavernas. With stops, the loop can be Готово in one до two часове.
At weekends traffic increases and the road has many bends, so prefer the morning or the early evening. In Лято, when the fire risk is high, traffic restrictions may apply in forest areas. Проверка before you go up and follow the signs.
2. The Thermaic coast: Perea, Nea Michaniona, Epanomi
The ride south of the city is relaxed and flat, ideal for beginners or anyone who wants до eat near the sea. You pass through Perea and Nea Michaniona, with fish tavernas Включено the coast, and can Продължи до Epanomi. Allow about 30 km one way.
Включено weekend afternoons the main coastal roads are busy. Stop for a meal outside peak часове and plan the ride Назад before dark if you are not experienced at night riding.
3. Langadas, Lake Koroneia and Lake Volvi
You leave Солун towards Langadas and Продължи до Lakes Koroneia and Volvi, a landscape of reed beds and many birds. Rentina, about 70 km north-east of the city and Затвори до Volvi, is a Byzantine settlement above a historic pass.
The round trip reaches 140 до 150 km, so it is a full ден. Проверка your Гориво before you leave and carry water. Stop for coffee or a meal in Langadas, which has traditional tavernas.
4. The Axios, Loudias and Aliakmon Delta
West of the city lies the Axios, Loudias and Aliakmon Delta, a Големи wetland protected as a Ramsar site and important for waterbirds. The road is flat and relatively simple, suitable for anyone who wants calm riding and photos.
Go early in the morning or in the afternoon, when there is Още bird activity and По-малко heat. Some roads inside the Област may be dirt tracks. Stay Включено the paved ones unless the Мотор and the Офис terms allow otherwise.
5. Pella and Edessa
This is the longest of the five. You follow the old Солун – Edessa national road, which passes through Pella at about the 35th kilometre, the ancient capital of the Macedonians with its archaeological museum. You Продължи до Edessa and its waterfalls, about 90 km от Солун.
The round trip is Затвори до 180 km, a full ден with stops. If you want до Запази Време, ask the Офис and Проверка the rules for motorways, because not every two-wheeler is allowed everywhere. Otherwise keep до the old road and leave Време for a meal.
Before you set Изключено: timing, Гориво and weather
Старт early, especially in Лято, and stop for water and shade. Heat tires you Още Включено a Мотор, even with the right Облекло. Fill the tank before leaving the city and do not count Включено the last Гориво in sparsely populated areas.
Проверка the forecast and avoid rain or strong wind if you lack experience. At the first rain after a dry spell the asphalt is especially slippery. Проверка brakes, tyres and lights at the pick-up and take the Превозно средство documents С теб.
Which Мотор suits each route
The first three routes are easy Включено smaller двигатели, as long as your licence and the Офис terms allow it. For the longer ones, such as Volvi and Edessa, a Мотор with Още Сила and a comfortable riding position tires you По-малко.
If you will have a passenger or luggage, choose a Модел with suitable space and ask about Странични куфари or a top case. Сравняване comfort and not only Работен обем. And always keep in mind the licence each Модел requires.
Често задавани въпроси
Which route is ideal for beginners?
The Thermaic coast and the Axios Delta, because they are flat with few bends. Старт there before trying Chortiatis or the longer rides.
How much Време should I allow?
The two nearby routes take a few часове. Volvi and Edessa are full дни. The times are approximate and depend Включено traffic and your stops.
Is a Мотор allowed Включено a motorway?
Not every two-wheeler is allowed Включено every road. Ask the Офис and Проверка the rules and signs before entering a motorway.
What is the best season?
Spring and autumn, with mild temperatures. In Лято Старт very early, because the heat is tiring, and avoid peak часове.
Do I need experience for these routes?
The nearby routes can be ridden by beginners with care. For the long routes it helps до already have experience Включено main roads and longer distances.
Полезни ресурси за местоназначението
- Гръцка национална туристическа организация · Солун
- Visit Central Macedonia · Lake Koronia
- Cultural Egnatia · Rentina
- Ramsar · Axios, Loudias, Aliakmon Delta
- Visit Central Macedonia · Archaeological Museum of Pella
Тези маршрути са редакционни предложения. Проверете достъпа, условията и работното време, преди да пътувате.