Discovering Perea In Thessaloniki

Do you intent to visit Thessaloniki and looking for thessaloniki greece hotels? Luckily in our days internet made things so much easier! Do your online research and determine in which area in Thessaloniki you prefer to stay. Historical center is always a very good choice, but, there are cities near center that seem to be interesting too. 

Perea is one of them. The area's history started in 1923. There were 1,754 refugees from the coastlines of Asia Minor and Eastern Thrace. Following the Asia Minor Catastrophe, the first occupants established three settlements: Agia Triada, Neous Epivates, and Perea. The name of the region sparked debate: the Asia Minors advocated "new Smyrna," the Thracians "new Kallipoli," and the then-Director of Settlement of Macedonia recommended "Peraia," which prevailed after a lottery.

The area's beach spans for 7.4 kilometers and is the most important element of the area's natural beauty, which explains why, long before Halkidiki, Perea, Nei Epivates, and Agia Triada were Thessaloniki's favorite holiday destinations for numerous decades. Houses with distinctive design and aesthetics that date back to a time when the area was practically "drowning" with tourists can still be found today.

 Some are nicely maintained, while others have succumbed to the ravages of time and abandonment. Perea is an alternate option for individuals wishing to escape the hectic urban center and overpopulation of Thessaloniki, looking for a more comfortable everyday life and a permanent abode not far from the city. This also explains the enormous population growth over the last two decades.

But, if you still instist to stay in thessaloniki greece hotels near center Perea is about a half an hour distance by car. So you could easily visit Perea in order to enjoy its beautiful beaches. The area's beaches have been granted the "blue flag." During the summer, the neighborhood is crowded with people. Beach bars, taverns, restaurants, and clubs to visitors, tourists, and permanent inhabitants alike.