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Northern Greece Tours: Kavala Prefecture
Kavala, the prefectural capital, rises like an amphitheatre
up the sides of the foothills of Mt. Simvolo. Though a modern commercial
city, it has many features belonging to its colorful past. The spacious
squares, contemporary buildings, and shopping centers on the west side
of the city form a pleasant contrast to the traditional old houses, tiny
gardens and flagged alleyways of the eastern side. The harbor is particularly
picturesque with its countless brightly colored fishing caiques moored
along the waterfront. Among the city's impressive landmarks are the old
walls, the Byzantine castle, and the Ka-mares - the aqueduct erected by
Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century - Mehmet All's house
(18th century) and the Imaret, a Turkish building. The walk up to Profitis
IIias to admire the panoramic view over the city takes you through
the fascinating old district.
If you like to swim and eat fresh fish, then head for the lovely beaches
and friendly taverns not far from town at such places as Kalamitsa, Palio,
Nea Iraklitsa, Rapsani, Perigiali, and Nea Peramos. Other villages in
attractive settings are Agios Silas, with its homonymous monastery, Palia
Kavala, Krioneri, Korifes and Stavros on a hill, for those who love views.
Not far from Kavala (17 km.), near the tobacco producing villages of Krinides and Philippi, you'll find the ruins of the ancient Macedonian city of Philippi, named after its founder, Philip II. Still visible on the site are the remains of two Early Christian basilicas, traces of the Via Egnatia, the grand Roman forum, the acropolis, the theatre, etc. Performances of ancient drama are held every summer in the restored theatre.
Finally, there is a spa at Loutra Eleftheron (67 km. from Kavala) with installations for hydrotherapy.
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Kavala Archaeological Museum, tel.: (051) 222.335.
- Kavala Folk Art Museum, tel.: (051) 222.706.
- Kavala Picture Gallery
- Philippi archaeological site
- Philippi Archaeological Museum, tel.: (051) 516.251.
- Swimming
- — At the GNTO's organized beaches.
- — At the Camping Site on the Kavala Waterfront (Batis). Open all year round, tel.: 227.151, 222.918.
- — At the marvelous beaches in the vicinity.
- Mountain Climbing
- On Mt. Pageon, at Vlahika Kalivia, alt. 1500 m., and
- Kilada Orfea, alt. 1700 m., SHO Kavala, tel.: (051)
- 835.952.
- GNTO Camping sites
- Kavala Camping Site: Tel.: 245.918, area 31,000 sq.m., facilities for 450 people and pitches for 97 tents, 150 cars and caravans. There are also several privately run camping sites in the district.
- Events
- July-August: Philippi Drama Festival.
Here are a few of the other Oracle Greece Taxi or Bus touring destinations you may choose from
Athens,
Cape Sounion, Ancient Corinth, Delphi & Ossios Lukas, Drama, Florina, Greneva, Chalkidiki, Imathia, Kastoria, Kavala, Kozani, Meteora, Mt. Athos, Mycenaea, Naufplion, Olympia, Pella and Vergina, Phillipi & Kavala, Dion & Mt Olympus, Sparta & Mystras, The Mani and Monemvasia, Thessaloniki,
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