Gevgelia has its hot climate to thank for its leading position as a Macedonian agricultural center. The area enjoys 240 days a year without frost, with an average yearly temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. Mt. Kozuf provides a natural and very visible border between the Mediterranean climate, marked by arid, rocky hills, and the continental climate, marked by grassy fields and deciduous and pine forests. This biodiversity has made the Gevgelia region one of Macedonia’s ecological rarities. Aside from wild flora and fauna, Gevgelia’s mixed climate and modern farming methods have blessed the area with a cornucopia of different fruits and vegetables: tomatoes, red peppers, cherries, watermelons, sunflowers, grapes, strawberries, peaches, pomegranates, onions and apples- you name it, they grow it.
Spa lovers will enjoy the luxurious Negorci spa, just 4 km from the town center. This state-of-the- art complex for restorative health features 2 pools, heated from 38-40 degrees Celsius, as well as a center for physical therapy. A similar nearby facility is found 24 km from Gevgelia, about 2.000 m a.s.l. on stunning Mt. Kozuf. The resort, known as ‘Smrdliva Voda’ (Stinky water) is famous for its sulphur baths and water used for healing gastric and kidney diseases. This spa is fully outfitted with 400 villas, a hotel, sports center and ski slopes.
Although it is known primarily for its agriculture, Gevgelia also has a long history of culture. Theatrical performances were first held in 1908, followed two years later by the establishment of a public reading room. Around the same time, residents began enjoying Sunday orchestra concerts.
A little bit about history of Gevgelia: The settlement that was to become Gevgelia first sprang up around the confluence of two major Balkan trade routes: the Via Egnatia running east-west and the north-south road that followed the River Vardar.
Even in ancient times, Gevgelia was an important part of the Macedonian world. Necropolises dating from the 8th-4th centuries B.C.E. have been discovered at the Suva Reka archaeological site near the town, and other excavations carried out nearby have unearthed the ruins of impressive public buildings, an agora, and numerous amphorae, glassware and other objects all bearing the seal of the royal house of Macedon. These finds have attracted worldwide attention and visits from leading American archaeologists. Today, the Gevgelia Museum contains numerous documents, archaeological rarities and artifacts from Macedonia’s history.
About this cache:near the place where this cache is located, is one of the most beautiful buildings in Gevgelia, dating from the beginning of the XX century. Nowadays, this is a city library named by Macedonian revolutionary Goce Delchev.
City Library Goce Delchev
How to get there: E 75 highway. Exit toward Gevgelia.
The cache is small plastic film container.
Please, be very careful when getting out, logging and putting back the cache, in order to protect it of Muggles! In case of lost of the cache the owner can visit the location and restore it only 2-3 per year! Thanks.
Sources: Internet. Photos: Internet and original (by Galejnik)