The main gateway to the intriguing northwest corner of Macedonia, a land of lofty peaks and mirror-like lakes, Édhessa , teetering atop the same escarpment as Véria, has been resolutely turning itself into a regional centre for tourism since the late 1990s. With considerable style it has recently started renovating its old buildings, including some handsome water mills, and now offers a wide range of activities both within the town and in the nearby mountains. The town makes a good base from which to visit the unspoilt archeological site of Lefkádhia and the viticultural centre of Náoussa .