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Macedonia and Thrace
The two Greek regions of Macedonia and Thrace form a huge chunk of the country, in the north and the east. They stretch from the Prespa Lakes in the west, near the border with Albania, all the way to the border with Turkey in the east.This part of the Greek mainland includes some of the country's major attractions, including the second city, Thessaloniki, a fascinating place with a wonderful seafront location. Nearby is the three-pronged Halkidiki, where you'll find not only beach resorts and luxury hotels but the so-called Monk's Republic of Mount Athos (left). Here too is Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek Gods, and several important archaeological sites such as Dion, Pella, Vergina and Philippi. 
These regions also contain some of the best areas in the country for wildlife, including the breathtakingly beautiful Prespa Lakes (right), the Evros Delta and the Dadia Forest Reserve. There are several historically fascinating towns too, such as Xanthi, Komotini and Alexandroupoli, thriving ports like Kavala, and attractive lakeside towns like Kastoria. It's an exceptionally beautiful and interesting part of Greece. Go from Macedonia and Thrace to
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