Asprovalta
Asprovalta is a coastal destination in the Gulf of Strymon.
Modern and Contemporary era (1912 - )
Ottoman era (1453- 1912)
Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)
Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)
Classical era (478-323 BC)
Archaic era (800-479 BC)
Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)
What I can see
East of Thessaloniki and near Lake Volvi, is the seaside town of Asprovalta. The permanent residents are about 3,000, but the number is higher during summer, because many Thessalonians have holiday homes here. The beach is sandy, much of which is organized. It is a beautiful landscape that combines the sea of Strymonikos Gulf (east), with the green mountains (west).
What I can't see
The area has been inhabited since ancient times. The current settlement (of permanent residents) developed after the arrival of refugees in 1922. From the 1960s to the 1980s, it flourished as it was a popular holiday destination for Thessalonians. From the 1990s until today, Halkidiki has been the most popular holiday destination in the wider region and one of the most popular in the country. Nevertheless, Asprovalta is still very crowded in the summer. During winter, it is an ideal destination for surfing and windsurfing athletes.
Bibliography
Strymonikos.net, (2013), Ασπροβάλτα, [Asprovalta], in
https://web.archive.org/web/20140218030833/http://www.strymonikos.net/portal/Oikismoi/Asprovalta
Last visit 22/2/2021
