{"id":27813,"date":"2026-09-25T11:41:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T11:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nieuw.cyclingdestination.cc\/bestemmingen\/griekenland\/noord-griekenland"},"modified":"2026-09-25T11:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T11:42:51","slug":"northern-greece","status":"publish","type":"bestemming","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/bestemmingen\/griekenland\/noord-griekenland","title":{"rendered":"Northern Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you think of cycling in Greece, you think of islands and the sea. But in the north, in Western Macedonia, you find mountains, lakes and quiet roads, and a hospitality that you won't find anywhere else like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kastoria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kastoria is located on a lake, with mountains nearby, a promenade and an old town. It is a favorite spot for Greek winter tourists and for cyclists, a destination in development: ideal as a base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Florina to Nimfeio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around Florina and the mountain village of Nimfeio, you drive through forests and over passes with views of the lakes. In one day, you have more variety here than you might expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When are you leaving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring (April to June) and autumn (September and October). 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