12 Places to Visit in Northern Greece

There’s no denying it: Greece is one incredible place.

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Northern Greece is as diverse and spectacular as the rest of the country and simply should not to be missed!

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So, to convince anyone without this magical place already on their agenda to go, here are seven of the top things to do there!

Walk around the beautiful coastal town of Parga

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Visit the mighty Vikos Gorge

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Get out on Lake Pamvotida in historical Ioannina

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Explore the magical monasteries of Meteora

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Visit the Mythical Gods at Mount Olympus

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