The so-called "blue city" of Kavala is located just two hours away from Thessaloniki. The city invites you to discover it and assures you that its beauty will captivate you and lead you to its known and unknown beauties. The friendly and romantic atmosphere, the quiet and at the same time the vitality of the city are some of its main...
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Krinides is a village, or actually a township, 16 kilometers from the city of Kavala. Krinides, also known as ancient Philippi, is a historic place that invites the visitor in a journey through the past. The historic atmosphere is proved by the presence of the ancient theater of Philippi, the Ancient Market, the basilicas and the prehistoric...
Lydia village is just three minutes away from Krinides. The Holy Baptistery on the village’s entrance is a good reason to visit it. The first Christian was baptized in this church. She was named Lydia and gave her name to the village. Until nowadays people who decide to become Christians get baptized in the river flowing next to the church....
Nea Karvali and Lefki are mainly refugee villages. The Ethnological Museum of the Greeks of Cappadocia is located in Nea Karvali. You should visit it in order to get in touch and understand the history, the traditions, the folklore and everyday life of the refugees of Cappadocia. On the other side, Lefki (a few kilometers north of Nea Karvali)...
Paggaio is known as the golden mountain of Macedonia, as the people of this region mined a large amount of gold from the mountain. According to most of its visitors, the most beautiful part of Paggaio is Mesoropi, a traditional village at an elevation of 350 meters, known for its natural beauty and its waterfalls. The wonderful natural scenery...
Paradisos (“paradise” in Greek) is a real paradise of beauty and peace. Don’t forget to quench your thirst at the crystal clear springs of the village and visit the archeological site of Lithochori.
Chrysoupoli will complete your tour and will lure you into culinary sins. After visiting the monument of the Pontians and walking around the squares, the small churches and the fountains, get some rest in the cafeterias of the town and, of course, the restaurants and the taverns where you will taste the local delicacies. The wide variety of...
Palia Kavala is a village near Zygos of modern Kavala, worth mentioning due to its beautiful path. A breathtaking path surrounded by beautiful nature. The visitor meets rich vegetation, imposing plane trees, cool springs and a wonderful waterfall with crystal clear waters. Wood Water Wild Festival takes place in the Path of Palia Kavala every...