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Very nice and an underrated city. It is well-known for its waterfalls, but it has also other parts to be discovered - the old part of the city called Varosi, museums, churches etc. The city of Edessa takes its name from the surrounding water and the whole city is oriented with the river and the cultural aspects of it. I highly recommend a stay overnight, because 1 day is not enough to see everything. Combination with Thessaloniki or other towns in the region are possible, e.g. Kastoria.

Edessa is a remarkable place with lots to see in the city and around. We visited the waterfalls & Varosi within Edessa, but also Pozar, Kaimaktsalan ski center, Nymfaio, Vegoritida, Bitola and Pella archeological site & museum.

Edessa, also known as the "City of Waters and of the 5 Senses", until 1923 Vodena, is a city in northern Greece and the capital of the Pella regional unit, in the Central Macedonia region of Greece. It was also the capital of the defunct province of the same name. Edessa holds a special place in the history of the Greek world as, according to some ancient sources, it was here that Caranus established the first capital of ancient Macedon. Later, under the Byzantine Empire, Edessa benefited from its strategic location, controlling the Via Egnatia as it enters the Pindus mountains, and became a center of medieval Greek culture, famed for its strong walls and fortifications. In the modern period, Edessa was one of Greece's industrial centers until the middle of the 20th century, with many textile factories operating in the city and its immediate vicinity. Today however its economy mainly relies on services and tourism. Edessa hosts most of the administrative services of the Pella regional unit, as well as some departments of the Thessaloniki-based University of Macedonia.

Edessa is a fantastic day trip! Lots of things to see and explore. Waterfalls is the main attraction for the city, however, there are lots of other see to see; the ancient city, the aquarium by the waterfalls , the mills.

There are beautiful views of the waterfall. If you've ever been to a cave before, there's no point in paying to enter the one behind the waterfall. The neighborhood is charming. After 10 pm is difficult to find open restaurant.

A nice little town to escape the heat at sea level, and as a step stone to visit the higher mountains. The tourist information was very helpful and informative. We have signed for a year-long citizenship, which buys a free access to the city's rent-a-bike for 1 EURO. Take a short bike ride or walk to the waterfalls, the old city and the scenic route overlooking the valley below. Enjoy the drinking water taps across the city and the streams flowing through it. The tourist information's advice for local restaurants was nothing short of perfect. During July, roadside plum and pear trees are burdened by sweet colorful fruits, take your time to enjoy a few as you travel this area.