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Thessaloniki Geography, Greece: Information about the geography of Thessaloniki Greece

 
Located on the northern side of Greece, Thessaloniki is the second largest city of the country and one of the most important ports, as it serves commercial trades between the Mediterranean and the Balkans.

The town is constructed around the Gulf of Thermaikos. The Old Town is built along the slopes of Kedrinos Hill and the new town streches till the port. In fact, the
 
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Apart from a modern and interesting town, the prefecture of
 
The eastern side of the prefecture is not that developed as the western side. It has many small villages and it is gradually developing as a family tourist resort. Asprovalta, Nea Vrasna and Stavros have many tourist facilities and nice beaches.

In the middle of the prefecture, there are two large lakes: Lake Koronia and Lake Volvi, with lovely villages surrounding them.
long and paved waterfront is a favourite promenade for locals and tourists. From the north, the town is surrounded by the forest of Seih-Sou.

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Thessaloniki has many natural beauties: from long sandy beaches on the south, on the way to Halkidiki, to secluded mountainous regions and lakes.

On the northern side of Thessaloniki, there is Mount Hortiatis that covers the needs of the town in water. On the west side, four rivers flow into Thermaikos Gulf: Axios, Gallikos, Loudias and Aliakmonas.
 

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