Aridaia

Aridaia is a town in northern Greece within the Pella region, situated on elevated terrain surrounded by mountains and agricultural lands. The settlement combines residential areas with farming zones and occupies a strategic location along routes connecting it to nearby communities.

The town took its modern form when Greek forces arrived during the First Balkan War in 1912, transforming it into an organized settlement. This shift marked the transition from a rural area into a structured community with developing infrastructure.

The town developed as a hub for tobacco cultivation and local craft traditions that shaped the region's economic identity for generations. Visitors can still sense this connection to the past through the town's layout and in conversations with locals who remember these trades.

The town is accessible by bus from Passia Street station with regular services to major cities like Thessaloniki and Athens. Visitors should check schedules in advance since connections vary depending on the day of the week.

An old railway line once connected Skydra to Aridaia and operated for about two decades before closure. Today, remnants of this infrastructure still remind visitors of when the town was an important transportation hub.

Location: Almopia Municipality

Location: Commune of Aridea

Elevation above the sea: 124 m

GPS coordinates: 40.97500,22.05833

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:02