Every spring, vast peach orchards in northern Greece transform into a stunning sea of pink, drawing thousands of visitors, according to Apnews.com. Located around Veria, the country’s largest peach-producing area becomes a seasonal attraction for both domestic and international travelers.
“It’s something that people must experience and see at least once in their lifetime, because it’s a huge area,” said Gianna Pilitsidou, president of the Veria Tourism Club. Spanning around 170 square kilometers, the plains are completely covered in blossoms, creating a striking visual landscape.
To celebrate this natural spectacle, the Veria Tourism Club has introduced a variety of activities in recent years. These include photography events, cycling routes through the orchards, and initiatives promoting local agricultural products.
“Every year we welcome spring with celebrations in the fields, inviting people to visit us and experience it,” Pilitsidou said.
The initiative also aims to raise awareness of lesser-known destinations in Greece. “I want the people in Holland and Belgium to know what amazing spots there still are besides all the places that people already know,” said Dutch travel blogger Wesley van Eijk. “For example Veria. I mean more and more people get to know it, but you have to feel it and be here.”
Local farmers see the events as both recognition and support for their work. “For all of this to happen, it takes a lot of hard work – a lot of effort from us farmers,” said Anastasios Chalkidis.
The blossoming season, typically from mid-March to mid-April, has also boosted tourism, with visitors like Andrea Lachnit from Germany calling it “stunning and beautiful and heavenly.”
Source: apnews.com.
