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About Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
About Eastern Macedonia and Thrace
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The Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace occupies the northeastern part of Greece. It borders with Turkey easterly, Bulgaria northern and with the Regional Unit of Serres westerly. Southwest is washed by the Aegean Sea and southeast by the Thracian Sea. It includes the Regional Unities: Drama, Kavala, Xanthi, Rodopi and Evros.

It has a total area of 14.157 thousand hectares and covers the 10.7% of the total area of the country.

Also includes two major islands of Thracian Sea, Thassos and Samothrace. 

Crossroad of major sea and land routes by which, for thousands of years, are moving people and goods, ideas and habits to and from the four cardinal points: from the Black Sea and Asia to Western Europe and from North Europe and the Balkans to the Mediterranean and North Africa.

The traces of its history, that start from the Paleolithic season and arrive to our days, are everywhere: caves, rock paintings, forts, temples, theaters, citadels, mines, graves, tumuli, marble quarries, Christian monuments, monasteries and holy places , aqueducts, Islamic monuments, traditional villages, Megara, mansions, tobacco warehouses.

The Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, during the ancient times, was covered by forests at the rate of about 80%, but today this percentage has limited to 55% per area. In its extent there are trackless forests, virgin nature, high mountains, rich flora and fauna, large rivers, lakes and lagoons and an endless coastline with clear blue waters and friendly beaches.

The region is a place of music, dance, feast and ritual. Dionysus and Orpheus never left from this earth. The reversals of nature (winter, spring, etc.) give an opportunity for reversals of another class: masquerading and walking over fires, and outspoken sprees, kidnappings and robberies, all in the context of ritual.


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How to get to Eastern Macedonia & Thrace?
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East Macedonia & Thrace is a crossroads at the northern part of Greece, ready to welcome all visitors and travelers from any direction they may come and lead them to the destination of their choice.

On the Road

One may reach the Region via two main roads: Egnatia Road, coming from the west to the east, and from the national road reaching these parts from the south of Greece and leading to the northern parts of our country.

The border junction stations connecting Bulgaria to Greece located in the area are the following: at the region of Drama, the Exochi station of Lower Nevrokopi (where the customs are also located), at the region of Evros, the Kyprinos and Ormenion stations, with the second hosting the local customs station, as well as at the region of Xanthi (Agios Konstantinos station) and Rodope (Nymphaia station). The respective border junction stations connecting Turkey to Greece are both located in the region of Evros and they are the Kipoi and Kastanies stations, which both host the local customs stations.

By Train
East Macedonia & Thrace is also connected to the national railroad network, with terminal stations in the cities of Drama and Alexandroupolis. Also, KTEL bus coaches stop at almost every main city of the region. With regard to the railroad border stations of the area, as well as their respective local customs stations, they are all located in the region of Evros. For the Greece-Bulgaria connection, there is the station and the customs of Dikaia, and for the Greece-Turkey connection, the station and the customs of Pythion.

Sea Transportation

The most important harbors of the Region are also located in Kavala and Alexandroupolis. From the harbor of Kavala, one may travel to the island of Thassos, as well as to other islands of the Aegean (Limnos, Lesvos, Chios), while from the harbor of Alexandroupolis, one may travel to the island of Samothrace.

Last but not least, the harbor of Keramoti is located next to Kavala and it is also connected to Thassos.

Air Transportation

Everyday, the two largest airports of Kavala and Alexandroupolis welcome many local and international flights, as well as hundreds of passengers.

The National Kavala Airport "Megas Alexandros" (Alexander the Great) is located at the city of Chrysoupolis and services the prefectures of Kavala, Drama and Xanthi, while the International Airport "Democritus" is located 7km outside of the city of Alexandroupolis.

 


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Untamed nature
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The untamed nature of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace is embodied in the myth of the proud horses of Diomedes, the king of Thrace, of which is said that the horses of Alexander the Great were originated. Hercules came to Thrace and after adventures managed to tame the horses, entrusting their custody to Avdero. Returning to take them and lead them to Eurystheus, he saw his friend, Avdero, lying dead, after he was devoured by the horses. He founded the homonymous city ιn his honor.

Discover some of the most unspoiled landscapes in Europe, like the National Parks on the Evros Delta and the Nestos River, the Vistonida and Ismarida Lakes, the dense and shady Dadia Forest, the Aesthetic and Heritage Listed Forests in the Nestos River Straits, Oxia in Xanthi, West and Central Rodopi, the waterfalls at Agia Barbara and Leivaditis, the River Cave on the Angitis River and become one with the green canvas of this landscape, always with respect for nature.

 

The Meanders of Nestos: Water and earth, blue and green are swirling following one another, between the slopes of the mountains in an unsurpassed beauty waltz

Agia Barbara Waterfall in the Arkoudorema valley: The cool tributary of Nestos leads to the impressive 25 meters waterfall with the small lake at its end

Waterfall of Leivaditi: On the slopes of Koula, at 1,300 meters above sea level and amidst unspoiled nature there is the largest waterfall in the Balkans

Flamingos: Magic of colors on the crystal surface of the lagoon, fluttering and sounds of water

Evros Delta: Unique environmental treasures protected by international conventions, wandering birds that find refuge here, a gift for guests who love nature. On the river banks of Evros animals come to quench their thirst or to be freshened during the hot days of the year

Swans and herons in Vistonida: A welcoming refuge for rare and protected species in a wetland protected by the Ramsar Convention

Raptors Observation in Dadia: The famous Dadia forest, a protected area of 73,000 acres is home to a large variety of birds and animals, unique in Europe

Plane tree foredt at Therma: Therma with the dense forest of plane trees, chestnut trees, arbutus and myrtles, owe their name to the hot sulfur springs, famous from the Byzantine period

Kefalari Springs: Famous for the dozens of its springs and its crystal clear water, Kefalari is a green breezy paradise for the visitor

Papikio Mount: With rich historical and religious past, Papikio Mount is ideal for hiking and mountain bike through lush vegetation

Rodopi Forests: The gentle slopes of Rodopi and the pristine nature attract mountain and hiking lovers

Wooded Paggaio Mount: A mount ideal for hiking, Paggaio has five mountain refuges and dozens of trails that will satisfy any mountain lover

Falakro Mount: Its slopes are covered by dense forests, while on the higher meadows dozens of species of herbs and flowers grow

Snowy Falakro Mount: The joy of winter sports. The ski resort of Drama on the mountain slopes wins each year the preference of the Greek and the foreign skiers

Aggitis Cave: A Cave of exceptional beauty, with the river coming out vehemently from the bowels of the earth, and with a history of over 30,000 years


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