Sights
Almopia Cave Park (Pozar Baths)
The first and only speleological park in Greece.
A Jewel on the shiny crown of Loutraki Baths (Pozar Baths) in the depths of Mount Voras, just above the Baths, extends a vast network of caves, the first cave park of Greece, a complex of 16 caves, a chasm of 50 meters and many cave-shelters, of great palaeontological importance, and spectacular natural beauty.
Among the caves, a special place is held by Bearcave, a name taken from more than 15,000 finds of prehistoric brown bear URSUS CT. ARCTOS, dating back to almost 10 thousand years. In the findings of the brown bear are accounted skulls, bones and fossils dating back to 120,000 years ago, a fact that proves that the so-called Bearcave offered ideal environment for living and reproduction of brown bears, while a variety of bones of other animals like leopard, lion, fox, hyena, deer, wild ox, platoni and ibex have been discovered in the entire complex.
For entusiasts of prehistory and evolution of the human species, caves, apart from a geological miracle, constitute an opportunity to see excuisite footsteps of the presence of primitive man, which testify numerous findings like sharpened and polished objects, sharp spikes of stone for arrows and more.
But the most special place is held by drawings of paramount importance on the rocks of caves depicting animal and human figures, original and bizarre rock paintings representing people with huge hands that reach up to the soles of the feet, with jewllery and highlighted some of the places of their body, but also a natural basin with dripping water from the stalactites, material samples indicating some sort of religious worship, all irrefutable evidence of human presence in the place of the caves during the Mesolithic period.
Despite the fact that the access to the interior of the caves is prohibited, you have nevertheless the possibility to follow the paved paths that begin above the cafeteria besides the large outdoor pool, to pass over and enjoy the crystal clear waters that trickling beneath your feet and get directed to a part of cavepark through incredible beauty mountaineering paths that only wellness, revitalization and exaltation can offer you.
Irene’s Resort offers you every opportunity to visit, organizing visits upon arrangement in accessible parts of Cavepark.
The location of Irene's Resort,
in the traditional village of Aridaia, in the heart of nature...
Archaeological Site of Pella
The ancient city of Pella, the palace and the archaeological museum are some other important destinations, where the visit will leave you with the best impressions.
Kali Pediada (Dobro Pole)
Starting from Loutraki Aridaia (Pozar baths) and through an easily accessible forest road of 17 km length, rises before us Kali Pediada or Dobro Pole ...
Lake Vegoritida
Visiting the town of the Ancient Pella and the archaeological museum, you also have the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic atmosphere and the unique sights of nature's ...
Pozar Baths
The baths of Loutraki Aridaia or Pozar Baths built within a lush forest of unsurpassed beauty constitute a uniquely beautiful and inspirational destination, a paradise...
Black Forest
Adorning the plain of Almopia and the slope of Mount Voras (Kaimaktsalan), in the cozy village of Aridaia Orma, stands the Black Forest ...
Loutraki Canyon / Blue Waters
The green natural surroundings, pines and towering trees that seems to touch the sky, the spectacular steep slopes, cliffs and impressive waterfalls...
Ski resort Kaimaktsalan
The Kaimaktsalan and the surrounding area of the ski resort constitutes another one occasion for relaxed touring and hiking trails with a breathtaking view ...
Monasteries & Churches
Throughout Aridaia around Pozar baths, in the mountains of the region, in Almopia plains, everywhere over the countless monuments of religious heritage, prevails the pride and boast of local residents.
Palaeontological, Physiographic and Folklore Museum of Almopia
A paradise of finds and exhibits for every visitor.