At the foot of eastern Vermio, in a natural embrace, formed by successive levels that slowly descend to the plain, Naoussa is built, dominating from an average altitude of 330 m from the sea on its entire fertile plain Imathia, which extends to Thessaloniki. Towards the west, the horizon of the city is described by green mountains and hills that create this very welcoming embrace, which has created and developed today’s city. Mount Vermio, which is the natural boundary between the plain of Imathia-Thessaloniki to the east and the highlands of Kozani to the west, leaves little mandatory crossings on which are the most important cities of the region: Veria, the capital of the Prefecture of Imathia , in the south, Naoussa in the center and Edessa, the capital of the Prefecture of Pella to the north. Too many villages dispersed among them ensure a continuity in the human presence. Vermio has its northern and eastern slopes covered by forests with conifers and beeches, while its western slopes are almost bare. Its abundant waters form large and small waterfalls, which have been used and still used as a driving force for the industry since the 19th century. Especially for Naousa, the most important river is Arapitsa, which has its springs in a magnificent beauty area near the town, in Agios Nikolaos grove. Rolling down to the lower levels, it crosses the city, dividing it into two uneven places, while successive waterfalls of lesser or greater height are formed all the way to the plain
Do I have to wear a mask in transports – inside taxi or private hired vehicles – in Greece?
(2022 guidance on the use of face masks in Greece – Covid19 update)
TAXIS / PRIVATE TRANSFERS / MINIVANS / MINIBUSES / CITY BUSES
Our staff will wear a face covering inside the taxis and all private-hired cars for the duration of your journey. Our driver will use hand satinizer before and after any transaction or contact with your luggage etc. In Greece, it is the law that you must wear either a face covering or face mask even if you are vaccinated inside the taxis or private hired cars. Exemptions include people who have medical issues (trouble breathing, unability to wear a mask properly etc), children under the age of three (3) or you have any other legitamate reason not to – however please note that proof maybe requested by local authorities. Our drivers treat everyone with respect and compassion and understand if it is not immediately obvious that some people are not able to wear face covering for medical reasons.
AIRPORTS / AIRPLANES / TRAINS / INTERCITY BUSES:
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory.
SHIPS / FERRYBOATS
From Thursday 2nd of June 2022 and after Greek state decided and it is the law now that masks are not mandatory, but it is strongly reccomended.
Where do I have to wear mask in Greece?
(in use after 1st of June 2022 for summer/autumn period – Covid19 update)
From Wednesday 1st of June 2022 and after, Greek state decided and it is the law now that:
– Masks are NOT mandatory anymore INDOORS. This means that you DON’T have to wear a facemask anymore, if you want to visit a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar, a shop, hotel or supermarket.
– You MUST wear a mask, if you visit the following places: public hospital, pharmacy, private clinic, doctor’s office, medical centre, retirement and nursing home. You must also wear a mask, when using public transportation (public bus, taxi, chauffeurred-driven vehicles etc)