Calm & relaxing
Elxis Luxury Resort is located in Nea Vrasna, a serene tourist resort situated between the cities of Thessaloniki and Kavala with a distance of 64 km from first and 81 km from the latter. It is an ideal location for families with young children and for those who wish a calm summer vacation leaving behind the noisy city life and getting closer to nature. The gem of Nea Vrasna is undoubtedly its beach, it spans a total of 10 km making it the longest beach in Europe while its crystal clear turquoise waters ensure it receives the Blue Flag award each year.
Nea Vrasna is within close distance from amazing sights of natural beauty and important archaeological monuments. High mountain volumes, lakes with thermal springs, rivers, caves, ancient cities and museums are waiting to be discovered.
Those who wish to know more about the history of the area can plan a visit to many excellent sites such as: Ancient Stageira, the birth city of Aristotle, the ancient castle in Makedonika Tempe (near to the village Rentina) and the Museum of Amphipolis which is a few kilometers away from this area. As for the fans of alternative tourism, we strongly recommend you to follow the hiking and biking trails in Makedonika Tempe and the Monastery of St. George in Kerdylia Mountains.
Activities & Experiences
Water activities
When it comes to water sports Nea Vrasna offers a couple of entertaining activities such as canoeing and water bikes with the latter being the most popular among the bathers.
Furthermore due to its crystal clear waters the sea of Nea Vrasna is ideal for anyone who wishes to engage in underwater exploration.
Hiking & Biking
If you have a lasting appetite for exploration then you only need to turn your gaze towards the nearby mountains and valleys and you will be able to find a number of attractions, routes & paths that you can follow.
Some of the best hiking and biking paths you can find in the vicinity of Nea Vrasna are “Makedonika Tempi” and “Mount Kerdyllia”.
Sightseeing
Nea Vrasna is surrounded by various historical, cultural and natural sights. A trip to the “Folklore Museum of Vrasna” located in the traditional village of Vrasna will give you an insight on how the locals lived their daily lives in the past.
Other notable sights & locations that you might want to visit are the “Castle of Redina”, “Vrasna Tower”, “Lake Volvi” and the Archaeological Museum of Amphipoli.