XANTHI
Thrace
Heritage and Nature Unveiled
Thrace is an area of amazing natural beauty, a land where Greek legend has placed the mythical home of Orpheus. It is famous for its pristine, beautiful countryside that makes it a paradise for outdoor recreation, adventure and exploration.
This part of Greece has it all: the Rodopi Mountain Range and Mt. Saos on Samothrace Island in the Thracian Sea; the Rivers Evros, Nestos and Ardas; Lakes Vistonida and Ismarida; Dadia Forest and the Evros River Delta where internationally acclaimed wetlands are located; fertile valleys, dense forests and endless stretches of white sandy beaches.
NATURAL BEAUTY
IDEAL BIRD WATCHING SPOTS
TRAILS
Popular Destinations
Alexandroupoli
With its strategic position, a crossroads of sea and land routes, Alexandroupolis connects Europe and Asia, East to the West. This beautiful seaside city, whose trademark is a Lighthouse, forms the centre of a truly fascinating region.
In the middle of the 19th century, fishermen from Maroneia and Makri established a small village, named “Dede-Agats”, meaning “the tree of the monk”. Tradition has it that it took its name from an oak tree, under the shade of which had preached and been buried a dervish.
Xanthi
The noble Lady of Thrace
Amphitheatrically built on the foot of Rodopi mountain chain, Xanthi is located in the crossroads of the Black Sea and the Aegean, Europe and Asia. Whether you are a history or tradition fan, a lover of nature, a food specialist wanting to indulge in delicious local specialties and eastern type sweets, or even an entertainment addict seeking to experience the city’s vibrant night life, the region of Xanthi will definitely satisfy even the most demanding ones amongst you.
Take the chance to discover this unspoiled destination and let your spirit free to enjoy sounds and colours that will uplift your senses!
A voyage to the land of Orpheus
Archaeological sites include ancient Greek, Byzantine, medieval and Ottoman monuments that have all added to Thrace’s rich cultural heritage whose key characteristic is the peaceful co-existence of Christian and Muslim traditions.
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Spring Getaways
Spring is finally here! Greek Nature is at its best, beckoning us to experience memorable trips to green mountains and ravines, to valleys and fields in full bloom, to torrential rivers and serene lakes.
Castles
Visiting Greece is an experience where myth and tradition, history and culture play a leading role.
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