Your stay

Your stay in Veria and Northern Greece

Learn in the mornings. Spend your afternoons at royal tombs, waterfalls and Aristotle’s school. A real Greek town, one hour from Thessaloniki airport.

Restored mansions in the Barbouta quarter of Veria
Gold wreath from the royal tombs of Aigai at Vergina
Sunset over the Aliakmonas gorge near Veria
1 hour
from Thessaloniki airport
2 UNESCO sites
within one hour
€169 a day
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The town

Why teachers love Veria

Small enough to feel at home after one day. Rich enough to surprise you every afternoon.

Colourful houses in the old Jewish quarter of Barbouta
A real Greek town, not a resort
Veria is where Greeks live, study and work. Local prices, cafés full of locals, and people who have time for you. Calm and easy to walk, day and night.
The Byzantine Church of the Resurrection in Veria
History you can walk through
Ancient Beroea, where Apostle Paul preached. Dozens of Byzantine churches, the Jewish quarter of Barbouta and the riverside Kyriotissa, all in the centre.
Mount Vermio above the plain of Imathia
A mountain at the door
Mount Vermio rises right above the town. Forest walks and village tavernas in spring and autumn, skiing at Seli and 3-5 Pigadia in winter.
The Aliakmonas river near Veria
Rivers, gorges and lakes
The Aliakmonas, the longest river in Greece, cuts a gorge just outside Veria. Lakes, dams and green valleys are a short drive away.
Peach trees in blossom near Veria
The orchard of Greece
In spring the plain of Imathia turns pink. This is the heart of Greece’s peach country, and you taste it in every summer market.
The lights of Veria at night
Food and wine to remember
Revani, the syrup cake Veria is famous for. Xinomavro red wine from nearby Naousa. Long dinners on warm evenings, the Greek way.

Festivals and traditions

A town that celebrates

Music in the streets, dancers in costume, a whole plain in blossom. Ask us what is on during your week.

Spring
Peach blossom season
March and April: the plain of Imathia turns pink, and everyone goes out to see it.
Carnival
Genitsari and Boules of Naousa
One of the oldest carnival customs in Greece, 20 minutes from Veria.
All year
Festivals of traditional dance
Groups from all over Greece dance through the streets of Veria in costume.
Summer
Evenings outside
Concerts, open-air cinema and long dinners under the stars.

Course weeks 2027

Choose your season

Every course week shows Veria from a different side.

Winter week
1–5 Feb 2027
Snow on Mount Vermio and skiing 30 minutes away. Warm tavernas with a fire.
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Spring week
12–16 Apr 2027
Green countryside and mild sunny days, perfect for walks and day trips.
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Summer week
5–9 Jul 2027
Long warm evenings, open-air concerts, rivers and lakes to cool off.
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Autumn week
15–19 Nov 2027
Golden forests on Vermio, new wine in Naousa, chestnuts in the streets.
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Day trips

Your afternoons and weekend

Courses end early afternoon. Everything below is within easy reach of Veria.

Veria old townOn foot
Veria old town
Barbouta, Kyriotissa and the Byzantine churches.
Vergina (Aigai)15 min
Vergina (Aigai)
The royal tombs of Philip II, in a museum inside the burial mound. UNESCO site.
Mieza and Naousa20 min
Mieza and Naousa
The School of Aristotle, where he taught Alexander the Great. Then a wine tasting.
Edessa waterfalls40 min
Edessa waterfalls
The largest waterfalls in Greece, in the middle of a town.
Thessaloniki1 hour
Thessaloniki
Seafront, the White Tower and Byzantine monuments (UNESCO).
Mount Olympus1 hour
Mount Olympus
Home of the gods. Easy gorge walks from Litochoro.
Meteora2 h 30
Meteora
Monasteries on top of giant rock pillars. UNESCO site.

Approximate driving times from Veria. We help you plan your trips.

Sample week

A week in Veria

One idea for your week. Plan it your way.

Sun
Arrive
One hour from the airport
Mon
Course
Walk the old town
Tue
Course
Vergina royal tombs
Wed
Course
Mieza and Naousa wineries
Thu
Course
Edessa waterfalls
Fri
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A last evening in Veria
Sat
Free day
Thessaloniki, Olympus or Meteora
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Local help

You are never on your own

A warm welcome
We meet you on your first morning and show you around.
Local tips
Food, walks and day trips, from people who live here.
One contact person
Before and during your stay, for any question.
Weekend plans
Help to plan Thessaloniki, Olympus or Meteora.

Travel

Getting here

Easy to reach from anywhere in Europe.

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How to get to Veria
  • Fly to Thessaloniki (SKG)
    Direct flights from most European capitals and hubs, or one easy connection.
  • Or fly to Athens (ATH)
    Then a 50-minute domestic flight to Thessaloniki.
  • Thessaloniki to Veria
    1 hour by car or the regular KTEL bus. We send you clear directions before you travel.
The lights of Veria at night

Where to stay

Choose a central neighbourhood

Veria is compact. Anywhere in these areas puts you within walking distance of the old town and the cafés.

  • The town centre
    Cafés, shops and the main squares. Stay here and you can walk everywhere.
  • Elia
    A park on the edge of the old town, with wide views over the plain of Imathia.
  • Barbouta and Kyriotissa
    The old quarters by the river: quiet lanes, restored houses and Byzantine churches.

Before you go

Practical information

Weather
  • Spring and autumn: mild, ideal for courses
  • Summer: hot and sunny, often above 30 °C
  • Winter: cool in town, snow and ski on Mount Vermio
Your budget
  • Erasmus+ gives €169 a day for Greece
  • Local prices: far below big tourist cities
  • Local prices, not tourist-resort prices
Getting around
  • The town centre is easy to walk
  • Taxis are quick and affordable
  • KTEL buses to Thessaloniki, Naousa and Edessa
Good to know
  • Euro, EU and Schengen area
  • Time zone: UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer)
  • Plugs type C/F, 230 V · Emergency: 112

FAQ

Questions teachers ask

Yes. It is a calm, walkable town where you see everyday Greek life, with Thessaloniki one hour away for a city break.

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Photos from Wikimedia Commons: Barbouta quarter, Veria by Iolchos07 (CC BY-SA 4.0); Barbouta houses, Veria by CHE (CC BY-SA 4.0); Veria at night by Sergiogr (CC BY-SA 3.0); Gold wreath, Aigai (Vergina) by Mary Harrsch (CC BY-SA 4.0); Nymphaeum of Mieza by Jean Housen (CC BY-SA 4.0); Edessa waterfalls by Annatsach (CC BY-SA 4.0); Mount Olympus from Litochoro by E.asphyx (CC BY 3.0); Meteora by KASPAR (CC BY-SA 4.0); White Tower, Thessaloniki by Annatsach (CC BY-SA 4.0); Aliakmonas gorge by Alex Dellas (CC BY-SA 4.0); Mount Vermio by Bee Gee Lover Yayay (CC BY-SA 4.0); Church of the Resurrection, Veria by Darkmap (CC BY-SA 4.0); Aliakmonas river, Veria by Ioannatsak (CC BY-SA 4.0); Peach trees of Veria by Lapinaki (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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