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Edessa Waterfalls
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Restaurants
42 within 3 miles

Ousies
686
0.2 mi$ • Mediterranean • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly

Irtha & Edessa
368
366 ft$ • Barbecue • European • Greek

Opos Palia-tzingas
64
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Mediterranean • Greek

Katarraktes Estiatorio-Kafe
166
143 ft$$ - $$$ • Bar • Cafe • Mediterranean

Tavern Stavianis
27
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Greek • Vegetarian Friendly

Taverna Nerenia
33
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Greek

Gefsidromio
35
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse • Seafood • Mediterranean

Montenegro
37
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian

Fresh Plus
28
0.4 mi$ • Italian • Pizza • Cafe

Timenidon
25
0.3 mi$ • Cafe • Greek • Diner
Attractions
8 within 6 miles

Aquarium-Reptile House
32
221 ftSpeciality Museums

Edessa Tourist Information Center
23
240 ftVisitor Centers

Traditional Street Varosi
98
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Church of the Koimisis (14th cent.)
12
0.2 miArchitectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Edessa Swimming Sports Center
2
0.2 miSports Complexes

Byzantine Bridge Kioupri
56
0.5 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges

The Ancient City of Aiges
31
0.5 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Mount Paiko Trails
1
0.6 miHiking Trails
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aleksandra s
Belgrade, Serbia469 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
Fantastic site, worthwile spending 1-2h. The whole site is down hill, so you have to be prepared for a bit of stairs eg comfortable shoes and a "good knees"🙂. During summer also water. It is free of charge, unless you want to see watefoll cave which is worth spend 1euro investment.
Perfect site, great way to spend time in to see up close power of nature ( with a bit of help).
Highly recommended!
Perfect site, great way to spend time in to see up close power of nature ( with a bit of help).
Highly recommended!
Written March 1, 2022
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Dreamer784143
52 contributions
Aug 2019
We really enjoyed our trip to the falls. There is a restaurant with amazing view. Next you walk down to the falls and you can walk under the waterfall. Next there is a 20 meters cave with very small entry fee. We like it on a hot day nice to get away from the sun. Same with the falls great to be around on a hot day. There are stairs, if you need to rest there are plenty of benches with a nice view of the fall and nature. If in Edessa must experience. When we were there all ages present, even kids in strollers.
Written August 14, 2019
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DrZara
Thessaloniki, Greece42 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Amazing waterfalls and small rivers that flow through the city and pass out of the houses. Bridges connect the two sides of the rivers and huge trees more than 200 years aged creat forests and parks all around the city.
Written March 3, 2018
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ActMan
UK154 contributions
Oct 2021
I was looking forward to visiting the highest waterfall in the Balkans and arrived to see a very well constructed set of walkways. The staff at the information office were very well informed and helpful. Slight problem: no water was flowing on the day I was there - some work going on at the dam up from the town. I am sure that, when the water is flowing, it is very impressive.
Written October 10, 2021
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vulmultravelz
Frankfurt, Germany39 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
As if all the trips we took during our visit to Thessaloniki weren’t enough, I really wanted to go and see the waterfalls. To get to Edessa, there are two options one is to take the train or to take the bus. In Greece the preferred mode of travel is to take the bus. To get to Edessa by bus you need to go to KTEL Macedonia and the trip takes about 3hours. The previous reviewers are quite right, the waterfalls are small, but the nature around it is really nice. However, we picked a bad day to explore Edessa, it was pouring down with rain and we were not dressed correctly for the weather and we didn’t have an umbrella. We were freezing as it was cold. So I guess we would have enjoyed it more if we had picked a nice sunny day. Luckily, there were many really nice cafés, so we sat down in one and had something warm to drink. Looking back, I’m not sure if I would have gone there solely to see the waterfalls, it is maybe better to combine it as the day tour ‘Alexander the Great Path’ with the Pella and perhaps Vergina. I can’t say much about Pella and Vergina, but to travel about 3 hours to go to Edessa and just spent 2 hours there is not really worth it. But enjoy enjoy!!
Well about the rating: its not really average, but i can't say it is very good.. its lovely...so lets go between it, say about 3.5, but like i said i guess we didnt have the best circumstances.
Well about the rating: its not really average, but i can't say it is very good.. its lovely...so lets go between it, say about 3.5, but like i said i guess we didnt have the best circumstances.
Written July 12, 2014
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Superkatt
Sweden6,682 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
The Waterfall park in Edessa is nearly a must-see when in region. There is a very beautiful road near Edessa leading from Thessaloniki, following the ancient roman Via Egnatia. Edessa itself lies on top of a rock-hill, and its famous waterfalls running down from the height of ca 70 meters to the valley below. There is well-arranged park with promenade-paths all around the area with 2 bigger waterfalls, one named Karanos, and the other a Double-one, and some smaller cascades of water and pools. It is possible to come behind the biggest waterfall and see waters fall down right in front of you, an imaginative picture in a sunny day. In the Ancient times, there was a temple of a water-deity near the waterfalls, it can be seen on some older paintings. See here the pictures attached.
There are a few restaurants in front of the entrance to the Waterfall park.
There are a few restaurants in front of the entrance to the Waterfall park.
Written December 11, 2014
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charcher1969
Nicosia, Cyprus12 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Without booking anything in advance we drove a rental car from Thessaloniki (about an hour and three quarters drive ) and without any difficulty we reached the small town of Edessa where visible road signs guide the visitor to the waterfall park where parking is available nearby a parklike estate where water flows throw to end down various cascades of spectacular falls , a cave and a path behind the main waterfall which offers certain excitement and not only ! From the altitude that the park stands at a spectacular view of the foresty planes is also breathtaking ! Visit to Edessa if you are visiting Greece is a must !!
Written October 1, 2019
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Michael&Renee
Adelaide, Australia226 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Very pretty views from all points as you walk down the levels. You can also walk behind it. The big cafe in the middle has a beautiful broad view. There is a shop in the corner of the market where you can park and have a nice bougatsa while you walk. There is a cute cave for a small fee that shows the stacmiyes and stalactites like in Kastoria’s Dragon Cave and in Naracoorte in Adelaide. Our children love these.
Written August 22, 2019
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia5,049 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Honestly, waterfalls rarely "do it" for me and very few have the wow-factor. But I must admit that this one was a rather pleasant surprise. The whole area is fresh and lush and obviously roaring with water that is guided down the mountain. You can walk a few levels down wide stairs, following the water down, even walk behind the curtain ; there is a large platform, ideal for that perfect family shot with the foaming white waters behind you.
Written July 12, 2019
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michellelcook
Market Harborough, UK11 contributions
How much does it cost to visit?
kpoupazis
Larnaca, Cyprus408 contributions
Free of charge depends from where are you travelling but to enter is free
Barbara S
Krakow, Poland1,286 contributions
Hi,
Can you please advise:
1. how much walking (time/kilometres) more or less is needed to see the terraces, cave, bridges, etc.?
2. Is the climbing difficult?
3. Is it a one way walk or it is possible to return in case someone cannot walk any further?
4. Is it easily reachable from the bus station?
Many thanks!
LJO67
Chichester, UK296 contributions
There are climbs but you can do as little or as much as you want, spend 30 mins or lots longer.
There are steps that are quite straightforward in all the main parts, climb harder if you go right down but lots to see on first reaches and a good restaurant to rest in at the top.
Cannot answer about buses, we drove. Check on maps?
Θα ερθουμε Ιανουάριο... θα ειναι ανοιχτα? Και αν ναι τι ωρες? Ευχαριστώ
Οι καταρρακτες τα δυο μεγαλα ποταμια δηλαδη ,οπως και ολο το παρκο των καταρρακτων ειναι επισκεψιμος χωρος 24 ωρες . Τωρα για το εστιατοριο-καφε καταρρακτες αρχες ιανουαριου με τελος Μαρτιου θα ειναι κλειστο λογο ανακαινισης.
Natia K
Tbilisi, Georgia4 contributions
Hello!
could you tell me please, in saloniki from where can i take a bus to edesa and back ?
Thank you in advance!
Salonic
Thessaloniki, Greece
Hello Natia!!
Sorry for late respons but I just received the notice
You can take the bus from bus station "Ktel Makedonias"
Sylvia
Larnaca, Cyprus2 contributions
Hello can we visit the waterfalls on a Sunday in June is the entrance open? and how much is the entrance fee?
LedaMyk
Mykonos, Greece286 contributions
You can visit anytime you wish day and night! It is located in a public park so you can enjoy your walk and take beautiful pictures! Enjoy!
Jawaher A
1 contribution
Hello , Is it possible /allowed to swim near by the waterfall ?
Krassimira K
335 contributions
No, it is not possible. The water falls from 70 meters height in a thickly wooded area.
Wie viel kostet so ein Eintritt? Von Kinder und erwachsen?
orsolino
Florence, Italy106 contributions
Sono gratis. Si tratta di un parco cittadino ad accesso libero.
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- Hotels near Edessa Waterfalls:
- (0.13 mi) Hagiati Traditional Hotel
- (0.16 mi) Varosi Four Seasons
- (0.11 mi) Hotel Katarraktes
- (0.27 mi) Varosi Guesthouse
- (0.27 mi) Hotel Elena
- Restaurants near Edessa Waterfalls:
- (0.03 mi) Katarraktes Estiatorio-Kafe
- (0.07 mi) Irtha & Edessa
- (0.05 mi) The Mill Cafe
- (0.07 mi) Amazoo Coffee & Playground
- (0.19 mi) Ousies
- Attractions near Edessa Waterfalls:
- (0.04 mi) Aquarium-Reptile House
- (0.05 mi) Edessa Tourist Information Center
- (0.16 mi) Traditional Street Varosi
- (0.14 mi) Bamboo Massage & Wellness Spa
- (0.24 mi) Church of the Koimisis (14th cent.)