The prefecture of Xanthi combines everything in absolute harmony and balance. Mountains, valleys, the sea, rivers, lakes, forests… if you wander through these places, you will definitely be convinced that there is a wide variety of plants and animals. In other words, it is a true paradise. The Rodopi Mountains bring a unique natural beauty to the prefecture, and its valleys give an abundance of agricultural produce. Another natural beauty of the prefecture is the Nestos River. Its famous Delta is home to thousands of species of animals, and it is a habitat of great importance for the ecosystem.  With a continental climate, the prefecture has cold winters and hot summers. During winter, the mountainous region gets snowfall even at a temperature of 20 degrees Celcius. The capital is the city of Xanthi, and there are also other famous areas in the prefecture, such as the historic Avdira, birthplace of the great philosopher Democritus, and the picturesque Porto Lagos which attract major tourism. If you are one of those who still has not yet visited these magical places, you should definitely include them in your next travel plans. If, however, you have already visited them, a return will give you the same pleasant experiences.