Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Varosi
PENSION $$$
( 23810 21865;
www.varosi.gr
; Arhiereos Meletiou 45-47; s/d incl breakfast €55/70; )
This atmospheric pension in the eponymous old quarter occupies a restored traditional
Macedonian wood-and-stone house. Rooms have double-wood doors, fine linen, colour-
ful embroidery and antique brass beds. In winter a fireplace heats the lounge rooms,
while the flower-filled balcony is nice for a relaxing coffee in summer.
Hagiati
PENSION $
( 23810 51500;
www.hagiati.gr
;
Makedonomahon 40; s/d incl breakfast €50/60; )
The
first guesthouse visible on entering the Varosi quarter, the colourful Hagiati features a
lovely open courtyard and peaceful setting. It operates year-round.
Eating
Tsipouradiko Ousies
GREEK $
( 23815 02414; 25th Martiou 4; mains €5-8; 12pm-1am)
A hit since opening in 2012,
Ousies serves mezedhes such as dolmadhes and fish to mains such as the house chicken,
wrapped in bacon and stuffed with yellow cheese and peppers. It's all accompanied by
fiery
tsipouro
, the best being from the local grape varietal,
opsimo
. The rustic decor, in-
cluding historic photos and hanging instruments, is enhanced by wistful
rembetika
mu-
sic.
Raeti
TAVERNA $
( 23810 28769; 18 Oktovriou 20; mezedhes €3-5, mains €5.50-8)
Try the well-prepared
mezedhes and filling meat dishes here.
Katarraktes Edessas
TAVERNA $
( 23810 27810; Kapetan Gareti-Perdika 1; mains €5-9)
Publicly owned Katarraktes Edessas,
before the falls, has standard but dependable fare.
Information
ATM-equipped banks line Dimokratias.
Police
(
23810 23333; Iroön Polytehniou)
Post Office
(Dimokratias 26)
