Lahanas

Lachanas is a mountain village with an altitude of 600 meters. It borders with the Prefectures of Serres and Kilkis. Lahanas is the historical seat of the Municipality of Langadas because of the battle of the same name during the period 19-21 June 1913. The Hero of Lachanas, representing an angel and a soldier, has […]

Dorcada is a refugee village in the Lagada Province. Refugees settled in the area in 1922, coming from the village of Karatzaki in Eastern Thrace, which was famous for its cheese production. Their new home was given the name ‘Dorcas’ (a type of venison) in memory of their hometown. As connoisseurs of the art, the

The new botanical garden of Xylopolis of the Municipality of Lachanas amounts to 80,000 square meters and a total of 4,117 plants of 945 species and varieties of plants have been planted. 1.100 species and varieties of plants of the Greek and Mediterranean flora in general. These include approximately 850 roses, more than 12,000 bulbs,

With the guidance of experienced hiking guides you can take a ride with horses and ponies in the enchanting Lefkochori of Lachanas. The excellent agrotourism facilities of the village offer visitors the opportunity to try new and different activities which include, apart from horse riding, shooting, archery, cycling and other alternative activities. In the village

Built at the foot of Mount Vertiskos, northeast of the prefecture of Thessaloniki and with an altitude of 650 meters, is the Municipal Unit of Sochos. From the earliest times it belonged to one of the 18 provinces of the Macedonian Kingdom, the province of Visalta. The rich local tradition of the region is highlighted

Every year a three-day festival is organized to celebrate the Twelve Apostles and on this occasion the wrestling tradition was established. During the last three days of June (28-29-30), at the “MENELAOS VASILIKOS” stadium, many visitors and athletes arrive in order to show off, as the prize is mainly symbolic, so as to honour the

Just outside the village of Sochos is the Holy Monastery of Panagia Theoskepastou of Sochos. Every year on August 6, the monastery hosts the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary of Gorgoepikoos, which is kept in the Holy Monastery of Docheiariou of Mount Athos.

The Askos Village is built on the plateau, which is formed between Mount Vertiskos and Lake Volvi. Its location offers a unique view of the Langadas plain, the lakes Volvi and Koroneia, as well as the ridges of Chortiatis. In the Holy Church of Zoodochos Pigi in Askos, the visitor has the opportunity to worship

A special day for the residents is the “Meeting of Pontians” (Antamoma), one of the most successful events organized in the village on the last weekend of July. If you find yourself on the feast day of Saint Georgios in Askos, crowds of people gather at the village church to honor the memory of the

In the lush tropical vegetation is the stone chapel of Agia Paraskevi, Kryoneri. It is the oldest of the village. A miraculous holy water gushes from the foundations of the temple. The chapel celebrates every 26 of July on the feast of Saint Paraskevi. On 25 July, on the eve of the feast day, the