Serres map

Capital: Serres

Overview:

The Prefecture of Serres is a flat region surrounded by the mountains of Kerkini, Vertiskos, Kerdylia, Orvilos, Menikio and Paggaio, while it is watered by the Strymonas River that flows into Strymonikos bay (Orfinos). Great beaches are described, as well as landscapes of natural beauty and sites witnessing a history from the depths of time. The capital, Serres, is a modern, bustling city combining the new with the old.

Best Serres Sights:

• Ancient Amphipolis, with the famous sculpture of "Leontas of Amphipolis"

• Ag. Theodores' Cathedral, known for its mosaics

• The Byzantine Church of Agios Nikolaos

• The Macedonian Tombs

• The Monastery of Agios Georgios the Kryoneritis

• The Monastery of Ikosifinisa

• Turkish Monuments, such as the Bezesteni ("fabric market"), the Zintizirli Tzami (mosque) and the Temple of Ahmet Pasas

Places to visit:

• Sidirokastro, with waterfalls, streams, bridges and churches to be seen

• Agia Marina Cave

• Alistrati Cave

• Eptamili Cave

• Kerkini Lake, protected by the International Convention of Ramsar

• Lailias Forest Area

• The Spa Springs

• The Strymonas Delta

Special Events:

Of the most important cultural festivities taking place in Serres Prefecture are "Anastenaria" for Saints' Constantine and Helen celebration on May 21st, with the custom of fire walking, Gerakina in Nigrita during Easter, Gynaecocracy in Monoklisia and N.Petra villages on January 8^th, the Thracian custom of Kalogeros in Agia Eleni village on Ash Monday, and the custom of Kidonas on June 24^th. Other festivities are the "Matiasma" the Carnival night in Emm.Papas, the Cherry Festival in Anastasia, "Eleftheria" in Serres and Sidirokastro on June 22^nd and 27^th.

Best Serres beaches:

Some very good beaches, and very attractive during the summer season, are there in Ofriniou beach, such as Touzla, Kariani, and others.