It is located in Western Macedonia and borders the counties of Pella and Florina on the north, Imathia and Pieria on the east, Larissa on the southeast, Kastoria on the west and Grevena on the south.
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The county of Kozani is situated on the crossroads between the regions of Macedonia, Epirus and Thessaly.
It is best known for the role it plays in supplying electricity to the rest of Greece. However, it is also involved in a number of other alternative types of production including the saught after marble of Tranavaltos and the fur industry. Kozani is the sole place in Greece where saffron is grown as a crop and the fruit grown here is of excellent quality, mostly peaches and apples. The area is also famed for its dairy produce and fine wines. All of the above have brought prestige to the area both from within Greece and the Balkans.
Many findings from prehistoric, ancient and Byzantine times show that this county has a rich and interesting history.
The county is an impressive combination of mountains, plains, valleys, large streams and lakes. Indeed, the whole area houses a wealth of flora and fauna. What's more, the natural habitat exists in harmony with the traditons of the area as well as the modern way of life of its residents.
Using the town of Kozani as a starting point, there are a number of outings one can enjoy where you will encounter historical monuments, rare species of animals, ancient treasures and local traditions. The visitor will surely be enchanted by them all.
