Our description
One of the most beautiful parts of Thessaloniki, Kalamaria, was named after our princess Mara Brankovic, daughter of despot Djuradj Brankovic and Byzantine princess Irina Kantakuzin.
Mara among the ordinary people was highly respected, not only because of her status and wealth, but also as a very capable, generous and sensitive to the people, and also a very beautiful woman. That is how the part of the Aegean coast that Mara liked the most (between Thessaloniki and Kassandra) became known as Kalamaria among the people in the Middle age, and today the most beautiful part of Thessaloniki bears this name. This ancient Greek word has the meaning Beautiful Maria, and in the modern Greek it means Good Maria.
Later, Mara Brankovic became one of the wife of Sultan Murad II and Mehmed II the Conqueror's stepmother. She was born in 1416 in Vucitrn in Kosovo.
Mara, as Sultan, generously helped monasteries and churches, both in Serbia and in Greece, especially on Holy Mountain (Athos). After the death of Murat II, she got permission to leave the Ottoman court and she was settled down in Jezevo place, nearby of today's city of Serres. On the coast, that is named after her, nearby today's Sozopol city, once there was a metoh of the monastery Hilandar, which Mara had often visited and donated.
Kalamaria is today one of the most beautiful parts of the city. Here lives about 100,000 inhabitants. It has a very nice marina, decorated streets, beautiful promenade and a small square, park by the sea, and is known for its many restaurants and clubs.
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Prices are per room per night. Air conditioner usage is included in price. There are no fixed dates. You can choose the dates of arrival and departure. Send us an email to see if there is any discount for periods longer than two weeks.
Overnight stay tax is not included in prices.
Cancellation and payment policy
Deposit of 30% of total price of the reservation is required to confirm a booking. The remaining balance will be paid first day upon arrival. If a guest arrives after the arrival date of the reservation or if he leaves before the departure date of the reservation, property owner keeps the right to charge the total price of the reservation. If cancelled up to 21 days before the date of arrival, deposit will be refunded, less administrative fee which in most cases is 35€ but could be more (depending on bank). If cancelled later, or in case of no-show, deposit will not be refunded.
*If a refund of the deposit is possible, the shipping costs are borne by the guest. The amount of costs depends on the method of sending and the bank.Glossary of terms
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Room type
- plain room, without kitchen
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- multiple separate bedrooms
- inside camp
- inside camp
Reservation type
- Bed and Breakfast
- Half Board - bed, breakfast and one more meal per day (lunch or dinner)
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- All Inclusive - full board with additional benefits, depending on a hotel
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Supergirl2730.5.2023 04:26:29
Φαίδρα, if you think that is nonsence and know the truth, please tell us.
Φαίδρα 2.7.2022 16:43:02
So wrong what you said above.I hope that nobody's will take seriously your nonsense