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The rural life and its activities, the variety of local products, the traditional cuisine, the observation of the rich ecosystem of the region and even the adventure sports or the rejuvenating walks in nature await the friends of agrotourism. In the region of Kilkis, the visitor has the opportunity to explore the rural areas, the local products, the cultural elements and the original characteristics of this area, in respect to the environment and the tradition.

One can experience the customs through the multitude of cultural and folk events that are held throughout the year in the entire region of Kilkis, such as the celebrations in various towns on St. John’s Day. On January 8 the custom of "Mpampo" revives in Aspros, in Kalindria, in Terpyllos etc, when women impose absolute power for this one day. Honored person is the midwife ("mpampo”) of the village, and the finale of the celebration is a feast accompanied with traditional dances and songs.

The visitors can also enjoy the traditional cuisine and wines of exceptional quality, such as the wonderful wines with Designation of Origin of Superior Quality "Goumenissa". One can also taste the famous grappa and tsipouro, fine cheeses, delicious local meat, sausages with leek, huntings, pies, traditional sweets, pure honey, pontian cheeses and pasta in Ragian in Kilkis and Vathi, and a plethora of delicious products and traditional dishes of Pontians, Stenimachites and Anatolikoromyliotes.

To enjoy the taste of carp in the fish restaurants of Doirani, while in the local cooperatives the women put all their creativity into their products. In the homes, every season, traditional flavors and aromas beautify the atmosphere. The prefecture of Kilkis is justly proud of its rich culinary activity. Here, each family prepares pickles throughout the year, while local and delicious original recipes give their taste to every festive day of the year.

At Kilkis, one can find amazing farm houses where there is the opportunity to get acquainted with agricultural activities, enjoy homemade traditional cuisine and the everyday life of the residents in a beautiful natural environment. This way, one can come in contact with the nature and outdoor activities, in which one may be involved, be entertained and feel the joy of touring, learning and discovering.

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At Kilkis, trails of culture lead the visitor to significant archaeological sites, folklore museums with wonderful exhibits of folk tradition and refugee chests filled with memories, uniquely preserved buildings and traditional houses, countless churches and chapels, many of which date back centuries, along with historical monuments that remind us of the important role that Kilkis and its surrounding villages have played in Greek history. The past and its long history are etched across this region and are spurting from every place like water.

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