Agios Germanos in Prespes, the traditional
Agios Germanos is a mountainous village of Florina and is on the altitude of 1.040 meters, in a small distance from the lake Great Prespa.
Just 45 kilometers away from Florina and 44 kilometers from Kastoria and only 7 kilometers from the lakes Prespes, and for this reason appear clearly from the panoramic view of the village.
It is characterized as the only village in the area of Prespes that has preserved the old stone houses from the past, a characteristic sample of the local architecture.
Route Florina- Agios Germanos
Route Psarades Prespes- Agios Germanos
All visitors passing by Agios Germanos do not miss to visit the homonymous byzantine church of 10th century and also the temple of Agios Athanasios.
On the northeast side of the village, its appearance makes the small river Stara with the small fountains, crystal water and fishes. Parallel to the river, through the forest, you can reach the beautiful, and if you continue to the hills Kalo Nero (Bella Voda) and Mazi in altitude of 2.156 m. and 2.060 m., the view of the lakes that will meet will be an amazing experience.
The residents of the area gives a particular importance in continuing their cultural heritage. This has as a consequence to exist a Children Library in the village, an Information center for the environment whilst organised tours are happenned by the tour guides.
Accommodation
For your stay in Florina County and Prespes, you can book a room in one of the hotels and Bed & Breakfast inns.
In Florina, as well as in many other areas of the island, there are hotels and accommodations of various categories and types (rooms to let, residences, Bed & Breakfast inns, studios, hostels, guesthouses and furnished apartments) that can satisfy every visitor's demands and needs for a pleasant and enjoyable stay.
You will find wonderful hotels, rooms and apartments to let of all categories and price ranges.
Access
Access to Florina is easy by car through the existing road network.
The best way to explore, wander around Florina and discover its nature and sights is to have your own vehicle.
It is worth visiting places where local tranportation and organized tours do not reach.
Indicative routes and distances from Florina:
Athens: 628 km
Thessaloniki: 192 km
Patras: 431 km
Ioannina: 221 km
Preveza: 308 km
For your convenience, you can use the route map on the field “Routes” with information about the mileage, the time you need and the route you will follow, selecting the points of interest.
Entertainment
For your entertainment a great role will play the good variety of food as you will find plenty traditional taverns in the area, with local products, made in a traditional way.
In the area of the ski center there is a chalet, that besides all those that offers, provides also a marvelous view.
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