General Information

Pella is one of the most beautiful prefectures with a lot of natural beauties and important archaeological monuments. It is the place that gave birth to the Macedonian kings, Philippos and Alexander. It has very good climate and rich rural production.

Capital of the prefecture is Edessa, built on the foothill of mountain Vermio with a view to the fertile plain. Edessa is famous for its waterfalls, its age-long planes and its abundant crystal waters. The biggest waterfall Karanos has a height of 70 metres.

Other big cities in the prefecture are Giannitsa that is the bigger city of the prefecture and big economic and industrial centre. Built in the fertile plain that is crossed by the river Loudias it has rich agricultural production. In the region is the "Marsh of Giannitsa" that now has been drained, where the Macedonians gave hard battles against the Bulgarians.

Aridaia town built in the basin of province Almopia and took its name from Philippos C Arridaios, son of Philippos B and stepbrother of Alexander the Great.

Skydra is an important commercial town and export centre. In its fertile plain are produced peaches, pears, cherries, and other fruits. The position of ancient Skydra where goddess Artemis was worshiped is placed on the south of the modern town.