The artificial lake near Oreokastro and the surrounding area for walks and picnics give the destination a distinct natural character. The area also features historical remains within the Municipality of Oraiokastro and Tzavela Square in Palaiokastro. For trip planning, the precise location matters: the settlement of Oreokastro, nearby destinations and other places in the municipality are distinct geographical areas. Keeping them separate can help you choose the focus of your stay more deliberately.

Location and landscape

The Municipality of Oraiokastro is set amphitheatrically at an average elevation of 250 m, 12 km from the centre of Thessaloniki. It includes the settlements of Oraiokastro, Palaiokastro, Galini, Asprovrysi, Pefka, Paradeisos, Filothei and Amfithea. The lake is near the settlement of Oreokastro; Tzavela Square and an Iron Age cemetery are in Palaiokastro. Byzantine watermills are by the Agia Paraskevi stream in the municipal area. The municipality’s name therefore covers more than the settlement centre of Oreokastro. This distinction helps you place the individual destinations geographically.

On the way to the hill where the administrative centre is located is a wooded area covering 5,000 stremmas. This area figure adds a specific landscape reference within the municipality to the average elevation.

Lake and Kalogeros Park

The artificial lake is near the settlement of Oreokastro. Its surroundings are suitable for walks and picnics. Kalogeros Park is also located in the Oreokastro area, near the settlement centre. It has walking paths, picnic areas and playgrounds. When choosing between the lakeside area and the park, bear in mind that walks and picnics are the main features around the lake, while the park combines paths and picnic areas with playgrounds.

Historical remains and Tzavela Square

The historical remains in the municipal area date from the Iron Age through to the Byzantine period. An Iron Age cemetery is located in Palaiokastro; the Byzantine watermills are by the Agia Paraskevi stream. The two sites have different locations: the cemetery is associated with Palaiokastro, while the mills are associated with the stream. If you plan to visit the cemetery or mills, check access in advance.

Another point of interest is Tzavela Square in Palaiokastro. The square is equipped with outdoor fitness equipment, table tennis tables and specially designed chess installations. A network of paths gives people with disabilities access to all parts of the square from every side. The gravel surface is intended to make walking on sloped areas more comfortable.

Search for hotels by trip focus

If you are looking for a hotel in Oreokastro, first decide whether you want your stay to focus on the settlement itself or on several places in the municipality. The lake’s location near the settlement and the location of the square and cemetery in Palaiokastro offer different points of reference.

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