Where to Stay in Kaimaktsalan and Pozar: Ski, Thermal Springs and Stone Villages

Mount Kaimaktsalan rises on the border of Pella, with the ski centre above the stone village of Palaios Agios Athanasios and the warm thermal springs of Loutra Pozar at its foot. It is a favourite winter escape from Thessaloniki. Here are the partner hotels we book for our guests.

Where to stay: choose your base

• Palaios Agios Athanasios – a stone village on the mountain, closest to the ski centre.
• Loutra Pozar – next to the thermal pools and waterfalls, lower down and quieter.

Our partner hotels in Kaimaktsalan and Pozar

We work directly with these hotels. Tell us your dates and we reply within 24 hours with availability and a personal offer, including your private transfer if you wish.

How to get to Kaimaktsalan & Pozar

Palaios Agios Athanasios and Loutra Pozar are about 1 h 40 to 1 h 45 by car from Thessaloniki airport. Buses are rare, so a private transfer is the easiest way. See all our transfer routes or ask us for your route.

What to do

• Bathe in the warm thermal pools and waterfalls of Loutra Pozar, open all year.
• Ski or snowboard at the Kaimaktsalan ski centre in winter.
• Walk the cobbled lanes of Palaios Agios Athanasios.
• See the waterfalls of Edessa, about 45 minutes away.
• Spend a day in Thessaloniki.

Frequently asked questions

Agios Athanasios or Loutra Pozar?

Stay in Palaios Agios Athanasios for the ski centre and the village atmosphere; stay near Loutra Pozar to be next to the thermal baths.

Are the Pozar thermal baths open in winter?

Yes, the baths work all year, and bathing in the warm water in the snow is one of the highlights of a winter visit.

How far is Kaimaktsalan from Thessaloniki?

About 1 h 40 to 1 h 45 by car from Thessaloniki airport.