Blue Green Greece

blue green greece

Crystal clear waters, cultural heritage sites, dreamy view, Mediterranean cuisine, leisurely strolls, short trips to nearby islands, picturesque villages and mountains. Built amphitheatrically next to the sea, Kavala, a city at the crossroads between East and West, reflects the Greek experience and invites you to explore it.

Between the past and the present

Paved streets, enchanting view, flavours and aromas, historical monuments, oriental charm, unique sunsets; the old town of Kavala takes you on a journey to the past and the present.

In the centre of modern Kavala, stroll among the wonderful buildings and relax in one of the city’s many seaside cafés. Flavours, aromas, colours

Little seaside tavernas for seafood and fish, Mediterranean cuisine, dishes with oriental flavours, local delicacies, fresh fruit, traditional sweets, aromatic tsipouro, fine wine from the Paggaio region, welcoming wineries; Kavala satisfies even the most demanding palate! Embraced by blue

Clear blue waters, sandy beaches, immense coastlines, organised or unexplored beaches, cosmopolitan or exotic beaches, sporting activities; Kavala’s beaches have it all! Thousand years of history

The region of Kavala: prehistoric rock paintings, prehistoric settlement, important stop on the ancient Via Egnatia, the place where Apostle Paul founded the first Christian church in Europe, the largest centre for tobacco processing and exporting in the Balkans. Come and discover its fascinating history!

A visit to the archaeological site of Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must! Worth seeing:

Philippi Festival at the Ancient Theatre of Philippi

Cosmopolis Festival in the old town of Kavala

Yannis A. Papaioannou International Classical Music Festival

Kavala AirSea Show at the port of Kavala

Wood Water Wild Festival on the Palia Kavala Nature Trail

Mirror of culture

Ancient drama performances, music concerts, classical music, dance, theatre, art exhibitions; Kavala loves arts and culture! Nearby excursions

Trails within and outside the city boundaries of Kavala, verdant Mount Paggaio and surrounding villages, Byzantine monasteries, the Nestos River, are just a few of the many choices for nearby excursions.

For sea lovers, exquisite Thassos with its crystal clear waters, golden sands and pine trees going right down to the beach is just an hour away. ΜUSEUMS

Archaeological Museum of Kavala 17, Erythrou Stavrou Street, 65403, Kavala ✆ +30 2510 222335

Archaeological Museum of Philippi Archaeological Site of Philippi Krinides, Kavala ✆ +30 2510 516251 TRAILS Tobacco Museum of Kavala Near Kavala 4, K. Palaiologou Street, 65403, Kavala ✆ +30 2510 223344 ‘’Waterway’’ Trail www.tobaccomuseum.gr Palia Kavala Trail Ancient Via Egnatia Trail Maritime Museum of Kavala Peri-urban forest of Kavala Municipal Tobacco Warehouse ✆ +30 2510 233101 www.nmkav.gr In Mount Paggaio Historical and Ethnological Museum Eikosifinissa Trail of the Cappadocian Greeks Avli Trail Nea Karvali, 64006 Mesoropi Trail ✆ +30 2510 316192, +30 2510 316648

For more details about the trails in the Wax Museum region, please visit the website of Kavala Kipia, 64100, Eleftheroupoli Rock-climbing and Mountaineering Club at ✆ +30 6937 803780, +30 6976 519429 www.eoskavalas.gr www.kerinaomoiomata.gr Editing: ‘’Dimofelia’’ Cultural Tourism & Communication Department

Photographs: ‘’DIMOFELIA’’ Archive Nikos Desyllas Dinos Thomadakis Iraklis Milas Dinos Panidis Achilleas Savvopoulos Vangelis Ferelis

Design: Marietta Panidou Christos Tsoleridis

Texts: Sofia Eftychiadou Maria Karadeloglou

Municipality of Kavala, Public Benefit Organization DIMOFELIA 117, Omonias Street, GR 654 03 Kavala t: +30 2510 831 388 / 831 358 F: +30 2510 831 378 E: [email protected]

Tourist Information Centre t: +30 2510 231011 E: [email protected]