The
municipality of Amynteo
is situated southwest of
the prefecture of Florina
. It has a total surface area of 240,141,000 square metres [24,014.1 ha].
Some of the most important sights of the municipality of Amynteo include
various Byzantine and post-Byzantine monuments as well as the prehistoric village of Aghios Panteleimon and the village – former Hellenistic city – of Petres
. The customs and folk events of Amynteo reflect the locals' respect for their folklore heritage and are a good occasion for tourists to get acquainted with them.
Petres and Vegoritida Lakes
are the jewels in the crown of the prefecture of Florina and constitute important wetlands. You can also find a considerable number of very cosy accommodation facilities ideal for alternative tourism lovers.
The visitable
wineries of Amynteo
offer tourists the opportunity to taste famous local wines. Furthermore, the municipal department of
Xino Nero
is renowned for its mineral sour spring water which is bottled at the source.
If you tour the
municipal department of Petres
, you can visit the Byzantine church of Saint Nicolas and watch the final excavation works conducted at the local archaeological site. Situated on the shores of Vegoritida Lake, the municipal department of Aghios Panteleimon is surrounded by a magical natural environment. However, the region is not only famous for its natural sights. There are also monuments that were used in the past for residential purposes. More specifically, tourists can see a windmill, dating back to the period of Ottoman rule, and a Byzantine castle lying north of Petres Lake.
Rodonas
is another municipal department of Amynteo with interesting sights, such as folklore museums exhibiting old agricultural tools, household utensils, traditional costumes, etc.
Source of information: The municipality of Amynteo.
