If rotage no where else I could live, if sometimes apofasiza to relocate in the province, without much thought would epelega Oakland. The reason is simple: I think Oakland is one of the most developed and beautiful Greek parties, after combining the self-sufficiency and autonomy of the city with all the beneficial privileges of life in nature.
I believe that, after a visit, would agree with me and the most demanding protefousianos, after anakalypte that the city is not devoid of paramikron comfort of social life.
It is no coincidence that this city has chosen to send their players in order to live permanently in one of the most popular television soap operas in English, "Vera the Right" ... Do not laugh, Oakland is beautiful, and life there ... is great!
The distance of Trikala from Athens is not prohibitive even for a weekend. Apechoun 328 kilometers if you choose the highway Athens-Lamia, and aniforisei through Domokou and without long stopover, the journey takes about 4 hours.
This is a relatively flat city, 140,000 inhabitants, a feature which converts to many prospective cyclists, and has much room for expansion thanks to the wider plain of thessalikou plain.
The trademark of Trikala, however, is the hill of the Prophet Elias, where it dominates kamaroto the ancient fortress and the Clock, which was built by the Ottomans in the 17 century.
Below the fortress, which is anyway the main attraction is the old city of Trikala, or neighborhood "Varousi". It is worth the walk, both for the architectural interest of traditional mansions, built between the 17 th and 19 th century by kalamotes, plaster and brick, and dyed in various colors, and why there are the famous straits "fagane" the Sakaflia, a magka the wars, as mentioned in the famous song Tsitsanis. Do not tell me that there anarotiosastan ...
The second main attraction of Trikala does not need specific recommendations, since it is certain that there will be reaching walk on it. The reason for the central bridge over the river Lithaiou.
The metal bridge was constructed in 1886 by French engineers and acts as a link in the city after joining the trade route to central Asklepios Heroes Square Polytechnic. In 1996 the bridge pezodromithike to offer passersby the opportunity to stand and admire the crystal waters of the river.
The historical sights in Trikala abound. From there "ought" to visit Koursoym mosque, reconstructed in 1996 and is currently a work protected by Unesco. Also add to your list the Folklore Museum, the statue of Asklepios with the impressive waterfall, and the Mylo Matsopouloy, the first alefropoieio and makaronopoieio Greece currently houses the Municipal Cinema.
The walks you to the city of Trikala will focus mainly on the road Asklepios, which sfyzei from shops and the world. To not go ... searching, we frontisame and we have learned about you that the most popular coffee shops there, the evening turned into bars, is the Gala, the Brothers and Deals.
For lunch we heard that hang around the region is "old Manavika" where old warehouses converted into highly mezedopoleia.
There you can taste everything better than the traditional trikalini kitchen, with an emphasis in natural cheese and good meat.
Among the best restaurants figouraroyn "Katogi", "Mezedokamomata" and "Ianthos".
As the night progresses and fun fountonei, open their doors and "bouzoykomagaza" of the region, this time, there are two, "Apotheosi" and "Bio Plus".
Several, however, with "amartoles" pleasures. The Trikala and others have to offer. Only a few kilometres from the city are ekdromikoi destinations for every taste.
In twenty minutes then, the visitor can be found in Kalambaka and surprisingly Meteora even closer there is a ski resort Pertouli and Elati, while if you really want to routes, you can easily from Oakland to visit Karditsa and the only Lake Plastiras.
For your stay in Trikala you have to choose between several types proposals. Undoubtedly the best hotel in town (5 star) is Aeton Melathron, whose prices start at 120 euros for a double and 350 euros for a suite (tel. 24310 63130-4). Several good choice in the town but is the Achilleion, (B 'class), where a double is around 80 euros with breakfast (tel. 24310 28291-3). To stay outside of Trikala, we recommend the Hotel Amalia (4 stars), Kalambaka, with prices from 160 euros for a double with breakfast (tel. 24320 23330) and the Mansion Divani (3 stars) in Pertouli where a double room with fireplace is to 130 euros (tel. 24310 26915-6).
Finally, we must inform you that spring is the best time to visit one Oakland (and not the summer is very hot). So if you have not yet reached its destination paschaliatiko your year, your recommend unreservedly.
