Imathia covers the western part of the fertile plain of central
Macedonia and is crossed by the rivers Aliakmon and Loudia.
The mountainous areas of the county support unique ecosystems in the forests
growing on the eastern slopes of Mount Vermio.
Tourism and pilgrimage centres as Kostania and Panagia Soumela attract
visitors as does the mountain village of Seli, the Grammeni campsite in Vermio,
and the ski resorts in Seli and Pigadia Naousa equipped for the numerous
visitors in the winter.