The Voras Mountains (Greek: Όρος Βόρας; also Boras), also known as Nidže (Macedonian: , Turkish: Nice Dağı)[1] are a mountain range situated on the border between Greece and North Macedonia. It separates the Pella regional unit on the Greek side in the south from the Mariovo region on the North Macedonia side in the north. The tallest peak in the range is Kaimakchalan at 2,524 m (8,281 ft). Adjacent peaks are Starkov grob (1,876 m) and Dobro Pole (1,700 m).
Voras Mountains | |
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Nidže | |
![]() Village of Agios Athanasios, near the Voras Mountains | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Kaimakchalan |
Elevation | 2,524 m (8,281 ft) |
Geography | |
Countries | Greece and North Macedonia |
The mountain range hosts a ski resort and the hot springs at Loutra Loutrakiou (Pozar) on the Greek side.
The mountain can be reached from the town of Bitola and nearby villages on the North Macedonia side.
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References
edit- ^ "Nidže". Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
External links
editWikimedia Commons has media related to Nidže.
- Greek Mountain Flora Archived 2021-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
- Tzena - Pinovo - East Voras terrain map by Geopsis