Motociclos routes desde Salónica exist for every mood, and most Início in the city and need just one dia. Here are five dia rides: desde the forest and villages above the city até the lakes of Mygdonia and the waterfalls of Edessa. Distances and times are approximate, so Verificar the route, the weather and the road conditions before you set Desativado.
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 Continuar até Chortiatis, a mountain village with cafes and tavernas. With stops, the loop can be Concluído in one até two horas.
At weekends traffic increases and the road has many bends, so prefer the morning or the early evening. In Verão, when the fire risk is high, traffic restrictions may apply in forest areas. Verificar 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 até eat near the sea. You pass through Perea and Nea Michaniona, with fish tavernas Ativo the coast, and can Continuar até Epanomi. Allow about 30 km one way.
Ativo weekend afternoons the main coastal roads are busy. Stop for a meal outside peak horas and plan the ride Voltar before dark if you are not experienced at night riding.
3. Langadas, Lake Koroneia and Lake Volvi
You leave Salónica towards Langadas and Continuar até Lakes Koroneia and Volvi, a landscape of reed beds and many birds. Rentina, about 70 km north-east of the city and Fechar até Volvi, is a Byzantine settlement above a historic pass.
The round trip reaches 140 até 150 km, so it is a full dia. Verificar your Combustível 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 Grandes 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 Mais bird activity and Menos heat. Some roads inside the Área may be dirt tracks. Stay Ativo the paved ones unless the Motociclos and the Agência terms allow otherwise.
5. Pella and Edessa
This is the longest of the five. You follow the old Salónica – Edessa national road, which passes through Pella at about the 35th kilometre, the ancient capital of the Macedonians with its archaeological museum. You Continuar até Edessa and its waterfalls, about 90 km desde Salónica.
The round trip is Fechar até 180 km, a full dia with stops. If you want até Guardar Tempo, ask the Agência and Verificar the rules for motorways, because not every two-wheeler is allowed everywhere. Otherwise keep até the old road and leave Tempo for a meal.
Before you set Desativado: timing, Combustível and weather
Início early, especially in Verão, and stop for water and shade. Heat tires you Mais Ativo a Motociclos, even with the right Vestuário. Fill the tank before leaving the city and do not count Ativo the last Combustível in sparsely populated areas.
Verificar 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. Verificar brakes, tyres and lights at the pick-up and take the Veículo documents Contigo.
Which Motociclos suits each route
The first three routes are easy Ativo smaller motores, as long as your licence and the Agência terms allow it. For the longer ones, such as Volvi and Edessa, a Motociclos with Mais Poder and a comfortable riding position tires you Menos.
If you will have a passenger or luggage, choose a Modelo with suitable space and ask about Malas laterais or a top case. Comparar comfort and not only Cilindrada. And always keep in mind the licence each Modelo requires.
Perguntas frequentes
Which route is ideal for beginners?
The Thermaic coast and the Axios Delta, because they are flat with few bends. Início there before trying Chortiatis or the longer rides.
How much Tempo should I allow?
The two nearby routes take a few horas. Volvi and Edessa are full dias. The times are approximate and depend Ativo traffic and your stops.
Is a Motociclos allowed Ativo a motorway?
Not every two-wheeler is allowed Ativo every road. Ask the Agência and Verificar the rules and signs before entering a motorway.
What is the best season?
Spring and autumn, with mild temperatures. In Verão Início very early, because the heat is tiring, and avoid peak horas.
Do I need experience for these routes?
The nearby routes can be ridden by beginners with care. For the long routes it helps até already have experience Ativo main roads and longer distances.
Recursos úteis de destino
- Organização Nacional de Turismo da Grécia · Salónica
- Visit Central Macedonia · Lake Koronia
- Cultural Egnatia · Rentina
- Ramsar · Axios, Loudias, Aliakmon Delta
- Visit Central Macedonia · Archaeological Museum of Pella
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