GREECE KAVALA creative city  destination of excellence

Accessibility information for residents & visitors with reduced mobility

Edition: December 2020

EDITION National Confederation of Disabled People (NCDP) 236 El. Venizelou str., P.C. 163 41, Ilioupoli +30 210 99 49 8 37  [email protected]  www.esamea.gr

Athens, 2020

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Cover photo from shutterstock.com: View of the city of Kavala (old and modern) from the castle (Acropolis) of the city.

This edition was created by NCDP in the framework of the project Removing inequalities, social inclusion and information for all in the context of the Sustainable Urban Development Strategy of the Municipality of Kavala 2014-2000, named Kavala 2023: Creative city-tourist destination of excellence (βλ. www.urbankavala.gr). The project is implemented in the context of the Operational Program "Eastern Macedonia & Thrace 2014-2020” and is funded by the European Union and national funds.

Introductory note Our suggestion for easy use of the Guide This Guide presents sights and attractions, services, and facilities that you will find in the city of Kavala with detailed information on their friendliness and accessibility For easy and practical use of the for the various categories of disability. This information, which was methodically Guide it is recommended: collected by field autopsies, is addressed to everyone, whether they are visiting Either you have the Guide in printed Kavala for the first time or living here. form with you and you can scan the codes with your device whenever you These autopsies, which were carried out by specially trained inspectors in need (e.g., on the street, at the cafe, collaboration with representatives of the local disability movement, were not etc.). intended to certify the accessibility of the inspected infrastructure in accordance with relevant accessibility standards and guidelines. Knowing the diversity of the needs Either open the file directly on your of people with disabilities, the purpose of the inspections was to methodically device and use the coded as simple links, without having to scan them record the existing access conditions, with reference to specific measurements (e.g., simply by clicking on PDF or where deemed necessary, so that each interested party / reader has at his disposal with Ctrl + click on Word). the necessary information that will allow him to assess for himself whether or not the proposed options are appropriate for his personal service and safety.

We hope this Guide will attract and facilitate each of you individually to visit and How to scan QR codes enjoy Kavala without obstacles. Get to know its unique traditions, local products, For iPhone. Open the integrated customs and traditions, cultural interests and the incomparable natural beauty of the camera application and then turn the area and love it as it deserves it. camera at the QR code (as if you It is pointed out that this guide was implemented in the framework of the wanted to photograph it). At the top of the screen there will be a Sustainable Urban Development Strategy of the Municipality of Kavala and therefore notification that will show you the focuses mainly on the Strategy Intervention Area, i.e. the districts of Agios Ioannis, source of the page and if you select center, Agios Nikolaos and Panagia, most of the districts of Agios Pavlos and it, you will be automatically Georgiou and a small part of the "Sougiolou" district. However, the connection of redirected to the page. the Intervention Area with important areas of the municipality, such as the archaeological site of Philippi and the baptistery of Lydia, is particularly important. For Android. Open the integrated camera application (in which you must have enabled the Bixby Vision) and then focus on the QR code (as if

you wanted to photograph it). As What are QR codes in the Guide? soon as the camera "sees" the code, the relevant page will automatically As you can see, the Guide makes extensive use of open. Quick Response Codes (QRs), which act as barcodes In addition, in the Google Play Store that can be scanned with your device's camera for (Android) and in the App Store quick access to web addresses without having to type (iPhone) you will find many or remember the address. applications. So, for example, scanning the QR code next to the Tips: Make sure the code is adequately description of a museum, and if your device has lit. When scanning, hold the phone Internet access (e.g., is connected to Wi-Fi or uses mobile Internet data), it will firmly and find the correct distance so automatically open a page (on the website www.accesskavala.gr) with additional that the application viewfinder focuses correctly on the code. Make sure the information from this in the Guide, such as location on the map, additional photos, entire code is displayed in the detailed accessibility reports, completed inspection sheets, etc. viewfinder.

Contents

Introductory note ...... 3 A few words about Kavala ...... 6 How to get ...... 7

Ferry connections with Aegean islands ...... 8 Accessible file Adobe PDF Tourism in Kavala ...... 8 The file was checked with the Adobe Useful information about Kavala ...... 9 Accessibility Checker and no accessibility issues were found. People with disabilities Accommodation ...... 10 will not have difficulty reading it. Transportations ...... 15 Note: This Guide has been Walk in the city ...... 17 transcribed and is available in the Attractions ...... 20 following alternative accessible Beaches and Coasts ...... 32 formats: Accessible file Adobe PDF Dining & Entertainment ...... 36 Accessible file MS Word Festivals, Celebrations & Events ...... 38 Equivalent plain text format (TXT) Market - Shopping ...... 39 Equivalent audio version MP3, with synthetic voice via TTS Public Services ...... 40 technology (text-to-speech) Caring & Solidarity ...... 40 Accessible HTML according to Health & Wellness ...... 42 the WCAG 2.0 standard, at AA compliance level (Large Print) Sport ...... 43 Associations of people with disabilities & chronic diseases ...... 44 Download the version that best

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5 Disclaimer Terminology

NCDP is not responsible for any inaccurate or outdated information. Even though Accessible WC: Specially designed every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information and WC intended for the service of information regarding the accessibility features of the infrastructure included in this people with disabilities and especially Guide, until the date of issue, the NCDP bears no responsibility, nor can it be held people with wheelchairs. accountable for any changes or omissions or inaccuracies that may exist. Accessible room: Specially designed From the release of the Guide to date, some destinations may have modified their room or temporary residence intended infrastructure and services in terms of accessibility for visitors with disabilities, and for the accommodation of people with their opening hours and pricing policies may change. disabilities and especially people with wheelchairs. Please contact local authorities directly before your visit to verify the information that is important to you. Special parking spaces for the people with disabilities: Special spaces If any of the information in this Guide needs updating, please email your comments marked with appropriate markings and to [email protected]. intended exclusively for the use of vehicles of persons with disabilities. Failure to present a destination in this Guide, for example because it was not possible to contact the relevant authorities, does not imply that this destination is Accessible space: Space accessible to inaccessible or unfamiliar to visitors with disabilities. wheelchair users. Where there are predictions for the visually impaired or NCDP bears no responsibility for information coming from individuals. hearing impaired, they are explicitly NCDP is not involved and does not bear any responsibility in the services provided mentioned. of the projected points and infrastructures. Accessible swimming pool / beach: When it is stated that the swimming NCDP is not involved in any transaction between the displayed infrastructure and pool of an accommodation or a beach / the visitors. coast is accessible, it is understood NCDP cannot control, nor is it responsible for the content of third-party websites that there is wheelchair access to the mentioned in the Guide and does not guarantee or promise anything about them. All surrounding areas. It is not understood links to third party websites are the sole responsibility of the user. that there is a specific provision for wheelchair users to enter the water unless this is explicitly indicated. Guide dogs for blinds and assistance dogs for people with Accessible lift: The elevators found to disabilities have a satisfactory door opening (automatic and over 82 cm), According to Greek law (Laws 3868/2010, 4235/2014 and 4238/2014), access is satisfactory dimensions of free space allowed for guide dogs and assistance dogs for people with disabilities everywhere. both in front and inside the cabin, However, these dogs must be certified as such. control panel at a suitable height for people in wheelchairs, and other The Guide refers to companies that, unaware of the law, have stated that they do not specifications for visually impaired and accept guide dogs or assistance dogs, so that prospective visitors are fully informed hearing impaired (embossed buttons, of the attitude they may encounter. visual and / or audible floor announcements, etc.).

6 Even today it is still the center of A few words about Kavala production, processing and marketing of marbles in our country, Kavala is a seaside city, built amphitheatrically at the foot of Mount Symbol, in to produce fertilizers, with the largest Eastern Macedonia, between Thessaloniki and Alexandroupolis. fertilizer industry in Greece, to produce and export -mainly in The city was founded by Thassian settlers in the 7th century B.C. and originally had Europe- agricultural products (grapes the name "Neapolis". It was a member of the Second Athenian Alliance until its and asparagus) and to be the most conquest by King Philip of Macedonia, who founded Philippi (modern-day Krinides) important tourist destination east of which was the first capital of Macedonia. In 54 A.D. Apostle Paul landed in Naples Thessaloniki, with about 500,000 and founded in Philippi the first Christian Church in Europe. In the Byzantine years, visitors from Greece and abroad. it was renamed Christoupolis, while in 1380 and after the Ottoman Conquest, it took the name Kavala that it bears to this day. Kavala is a place that nature has At the beginning of the 19th century, tobacco growing began in Kavala, being an endowed with rare beauty, with a rich integral part of the history of the city for over 150 years, as well as the reason why history, glorious past and many the city is rich and prosperous. Since 1918, about 50 tobacco factories have been attractions and monuments worth operating in Kavala, while the 160 tobacco warehouses employed half of the visiting. In Kavala, the surrounding country's tobacco workers (approximately 14,000). However, the global financial area and Thassos, there are endless crisis that erupted in 1929, the fact that the profession became less "protected" and kilometres of coastline with clear the withdrawal of many men from the tobacco industry led the largest tobacco blue waters and white sand that will center in the Balkans to a sharp decline. surely impress even the most demanding visitor. Nowadays, it is the seat of the municipality of Kavala and the capital of the Regional Unit of Kavala. It has one of the largest passenger ports (Apostolle Pavlos) in Greece and one of the most important commercial ports in the country and the Mediterranean (Commercial Port PHILLIPOS II). It also has one of the largest fish ladders in the Mediterranean with trade both domestically and internationally. L

More about the story of the city https://cutt.ly/Abm9qho (PDF) https://cutt.ly/IbWhO1s (HTML)

Useful maps Printed: https://cutt.ly/gbmN9FJ Interactive: https://cutt.ly/JbTNZlm Detailed: https://cutt.ly/WbmMmbm Satellite: https://cutt.ly/BbmVWEa Prefecture: https://cutt.ly/bbm1fg0

Official website of the Municipality www.kavala.gov.gr

7 How to get

By car By airplane

Kavala is about 650 km from Athens and 150 km from Also, 30 km east of the city there is the International Airport Thessaloniki and is easily accessible by road through a of Kavala "Alexander the Great", which connects the city by state-of-the-art closed international highway, the Egnatia air with domestic and European destinations with regular Road. flights, as well as charter flights.

KAVALA’S AIRPORT "ALEXANDER THE GREAT"

By bus Nea Karvali Provincial Road (PO Box 180), In addition, there is the option to 64200 Chrysoupoli reach Kavala by intercity transport +30 25910 53400 (Call (KTEL) from Athens, Center) Thessaloniki, Drama, Xanthi and L Alexandroupolis. [email protected] L www.kva-airport.gr INTERCITY BUS OF KAVALA - TOURS S.A.

+30 2510 833744 By boat [email protected] If one wants to travel by boat www.ktelkavalas.gr from Attica, there is the ferry connection between Lavrio and

Kavala 4 times a week with the Kavala Station duration of the trip ranging from L 16 to 21 hours. 4 Metropolitan Chrysostomou 4, 65403 Kavala

+30 2510 222294 (Athens-Thessaloniki), +30 2510 223593 (Drama-Xanthi-Eleftheroupolis-Chrysoupolis, Nea Peramos & locally) By train

Finally, one can travel by train but will need to disembark in Drama (36 km distance from Kavala). Eleftheroupoli Station

+30 25920 23222 TrainOSE

14511

Thassos Station

+30 25930 22162

8 Ferry connections with Aegean Tourism in Kavala islands The Prefecture of Kavala is a popular tourist destination for Greeks and foreigners, mainly Balkans, Russians, and Turks, From the port of Kavala throughout the year) resulting in a continuous upward trend of visitors exceeding 1.5 million per year. The ferry connections of the port of Kavala include direct itineraries Perched at the foot of Mount Symbol, Kavala, like a balcony to at least 20 ports on islands in in the Aegean, opens its arms, ready to receive you and introduce you to its secrets. To travel you from antiquity to the North and East Aegean. the present, to tell you stories from the past, when he met Most ferry services from Kavala Philip II, the Apostle of the Nations Paul and the Governor are to Lemnos and Agios (ruler) of Egypt Mehmet Ali, to take you by the hand and lift L Efstratios. Even in winter there you up in the narrow cobbled streets of the old town of are several weekly itineraries to these two islands. Panagia up to the Fortress, to reveal beaches of Also, from Kavala there are itineraries to Lesvos, Chios, unprecedented beauty and nearby destinations for getaways Samos, Ikaria and Fourni. There is at least 1 weekly itinerary full of emotions, to entertain you at festivals and numerous that connects these islands with Kavala. cultural events throughout the year, treat fresh fish, tsipouro and kourabiedes. Kavala Port Authority Apart from the deep blue sea and the clean sandy shores, the very good hotel infrastructure, the various thermal +30 2513 505430 & springs, the Prefecture of Kavala is also a place of Christian +30 2510 223716 & 108 and archaeological interest. Remarkably close to Kavala is the ancient city of Philippi, on the road of the Old Egnatia Road, the most important archaeological site of Eastern Macedonia with its ancient From the port of Keramoti theatre and castle. It was held there in 42 B.C. the well- known battle of Philippi between the assassins of Julius At 40 km from the center of Caesar and the loyal generals of Rome Antonius and October Kavala, next to the airport, is the with the supremacy of the latter. port of Keramoti, where ferries to Ancient Amphipolis, on the shores of the river Strymon and Thassos start very often, which, on the ancient Egnatia Road, is a reference point with the L with its numerous archaeological historical monument of the Lion of Amphipolis and the sites (Acropolis, ancient port, Macedonian tombs of great archaeological value. Another ancient market, ancient theatre, archeological site is the Byzantine Palace in the current site etc.), the holy abbeys and the many monasteries in of Nea Peramos. combination with its wonderful coastline, receives many hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. YouTube: https://cutt.ly/DbTQWsT Keramoti Port Authority Informative leaflet: +30 25910 51204 https://cutt.ly/9bmBfcH L

9 Useful information about Kavala

The permanent population of the city amounts to 58,790 Visitor Information inhabitants, while in total the municipality of Kavala has Center 70,501 inhabitants (according to the 2011 census).

Kavala is a large city with a good road network and all Eleftherias Square, 65302 modern amenities and infrastructures. It has banks, gas Kavala stations, pharmacies, a general hospital, and supermarkets. +30 2510 231011 L Also, departments of the International University of Greece [email protected] operate in the city. The Visitor Information Center is a structure of DIMOFELIA

which has been operating since 2003 and covers the needs Shopping of tourist information for the Municipality of Kavala and the wider area. Stores: • MO-SA: 08.00-14.00 and The building in which it is housed is located in a central part • TU, TH, FR: 18.00-21.00 (summer period) and of the city, in Eleftherias square (El. Venizelou and Ionos 17.30-20.30 (winter period) Dragoumi corner), serving the visitors and the residents of the city. Supermarket (summer & winter period): • MO-FR: 08.00-21.00 • SA: 08.00-20.00 Working hours: • MO-SA 08.00 – 21.00 (summer period) Tourist, souvenir & pastry shops: flexible hours. • MO-SA 08.00 – 20.30 (winter period)

Street Market (“Laiki Agora”): SA morning in the parking lot of the Prefecture. Services • Information

• Souvenirs Pharmacies • Publications • Forms Find here all the pharmacies of Kavala: • Reservations https://cutt.ly/FbT1iGW • Excursions Overnight and on-duty pharmacies: www.vrisko.gr/efimeries- • Tours farmakeion/kabala

Useful telephone numbers Municipal Public • European Emergency Telephone Number: 112 Benefit Enterprise • Police - Immediate Action: 100 DIMOFELIA • Immediate help (ΕΚΑΒ): 166 & +30 2513 501688 • Fire Department: 199 117 Omonia str., • Forest firefighting: 1591 65402 Kavala L • Tourist Police: 171 (1571) • Tourist Police of Kavala: +30 2510 622246 +30 2510 831388 & 831398 • Municipal Police: +30 2513 500220 & 2510 500221 www.kavalagreece.gr • Electric Energy (DEI): 1050 (Damages) & +30 2510 242505 (Centre) • National Tourism Organization (EOT): +30 2510 227409

10 Accommodation

Kavala Hoteliers Association

+30 2510 600060 & 600250

[email protected]

www.kavala-hotels.gr

On the website of the Association, you will find information about the companies - members that are located mainly in the city, but also in the rest of the Regional Unit of Kavala (except Thassos), as well as general information about the The area of Kavala has many and varied tourist accommodation region of Kavala. of all categories.

The guest can choose to stay in a hotel, in a rented room or apartment, to have a sea or mountain view, to stay in a luxury Thassos Hoteliers Association room or in bungalows, to be close to the city center and the market or to enjoy the tranquillity of the sea, the mountain, the +30 25930 23610 village or district of the Old Town. www.thassos-hotels.com & https://cutt.ly/jbT60Cq List of approved accommodations in Kavala and the wider area: https://cutt.ly/tbT5zXz (file Word). On the website of the Union, you will find information about the accommodation of the Thassos island.

Hotels

ACROPOLIS (2 stars) AIROTEL GALAXY (4 stars) HOTEL IMARET (5 stars) 0,1 km from the center 0,2 km from the center 0,5 km from the center

29 El. Venizelou str., 65403 27 El. Venizelou str., 65403 30 Th. Poulidou str., 65110 Kavala Kavala Kavala

+30 2510 223543 +30 2510 224812 +30 2510 620151 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.hotel-acropolis.com www.airotel.gr www.imaret.gr Centrally located in Kavala, Hotel Centrally located in Kavala, close to It is housed in a historical Acropolis offers air-conditioned shops, restaurants and bars, Airotel monument, in a unique location. It rooms with free Wi-Fi and views of Galaxy offers a terrace with city and has been tastefully renovated, the harbor, castle or city. sea views. combining authentic Ottoman architecture with modern luxury. Booking 7,7 Booking 8,6 TripAdvisor #21 accommodation with the TripAdvisor #2 hotel in Kavala Booking 9,4 best quality-price in Kavala TripAdvisor #3 hotel in Kavala L L L

11 HOTEL OCEANIS (3 stars) HOTEL NEFELI (2 stars) 0,5 km from the center 0,7 km from the center

32 Erithrou Stavrou str., 65403 50 Erithrou Stavrou str, 65403 Kavala Kavala

+30 2510 221981-5 +30 2510 227441-4

[email protected] [email protected] www.oceaniskavala.gr www.nefeli.com.gr HOTEL EUROPA (2 stars) Oceanis Hotel is centrally located, Hotel Nefeli is ideal for those looking 1,5 km from the center directly opposite the Archaeological for an easy-to-find accommodation in Museum. the heart of the city. Completely 20 Irinis Athinaeas str., 65404 renovated, in a classic style, it also Kavala Booking 8,4 has rooms with panoramic sea views. TripAdvisor #5 hotel in Kavala +30 2510 241227 Guests can also enjoy coffee, drinks, and snacks at the hotel’s ground [email protected] floor bar. www.hoteleuropa-kavala.gr L TripAdvisor #18 accommodation with the Hotel Europa is a family-run hotel

best quality-price in Kavala located just 1.5 km from the city center and the port of Kavala.

HOTEL ESPERIA (3 stars) Booking 8,9 0,7 km from the center L TripAdvisor #9 hotel in Kavala

4 Erithrou Stavrou str., 65403 Kavala L VILA ROZA (2 stars) +30 2510 229621-4 0,9 km from the center [email protected] www.esperiakavala.gr 4 Velissariou str., 65403 Kavala Esperia Hotel is centrally located in +359 88 571 0375 beautiful Kavala and offers views of Located in Kavala, VILA ROZA (вила Rapsani Beach. Features a sun РОЗА) offers a restaurant, free terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout. bicycles, a gym, and a bar.

Booking 8,3 TripAdvisor #16 hotel in Kavala TripAdvisor #7 hotel in Kavala

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12 EGNATIA CITY HOTEL & SPA HOTEL LUCY HOTEL PHILOXENIA (4 stars) (5 stars) (3 stars) 2 km from the center 2,5 km from the center 2,5 km from the center

139 7th Merarhias str., 65403 Iakinthou, Kalamitsa, 65404 Agios Silas, 65500 Kavala Kavala Kavala +30 2510 240070 +30 2510 600250 +30 2510 600060 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.hotel-philoxenia-kavala.gr www.egnatiahotel.gr www.lucyhotel.gr Located on a hill, in a pine-covered Egnatia is located at the top of the hill Built in a unique location at the area, with wonderful views of the sea, of Kavala, just 5 minutes’ drive from western end of the city, on the edge the mountain and the city. the city center. of the cape of Kalamitsa. Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible Booking 7,5 Booking 8,7 Booking 8,4 TripAdvisor #14 hotel in Kavala TripAdvisor #4 hotel in Kavala TripAdvisor #1 hotel in Kavala

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BOMO TOSCA BEACH (4 stars) 5 km from the center

1 Leoforos Paliou str., 65110 Kavala

+30 2510 244765-8 & 2310 591423 [email protected] www.tosca.gr On the homonymous beach, bungalows above the sea.

Booking 8,5 TripAdvisor #6 hotel in Kavala L

13 Hostels, apartments & villas

OLD TOWN INN CASTELLO BOUTIQUE ROOMS ADELL DELUXE APARTMENTS 0,1 km from the center 0,1 km from the center 0,5 km from the center

14 Spetses str., 65302 Kavala 16 Hydras str., 65302 Kavala 2. Kon. Tsolaki str., 65403 Kavala

+30 2510 211113 +30 2510 83 4822 +30 6980 671110 The Old Town Inn is housed in a Offers units with a private balcony as Air-conditioned accommodation with neoclassical building from 1929. It well as family rooms with a terrace. a terrace and free Wi-Fi. offers free Wi-Fi. Free Wi-Fi, hot tub, and room Booking 9,2 service. Booking 9,5 TripAdvisor #23 TripAdvisor #4 Booking 9,4 accommodation with the accommodation with the TripAdvisor #8 best quality-price in L best quality-price in L accommodation with the Kavala Kavala best quality-price in L Kavala AMINA HANEM BOUTIQUE ONAR MODERN LUXURY APARTMENTS APARTMENTS THE ANTHEMION HOUSE 0,6 km from the center 0,2 km from the center 0,4 km from the center 52 Th. Poulidou str., 65201 7 Kolokotroni str., 65201 Kavala Kavala +30 2510 211711 +30 6970 943949 It is housed in a renovated Accommodation with neoclassical building of 1927. garden, seating area, Booking 9,8 flat-screen TV and L TripAdvisor #3 private bathroom with 16 Aristotelous str., 65302 Kavala accommodation with the L bath or shower. best quality-price in +30 6972 831190 Kavala POMEGRANATE SUITES It is located close to Rapsani Beach 0,6 km from the center and the Archaeological Museum of OLD TOWN TRADITIONAL Kavala. RESIDENCE 8 Anagenniseos str., 65403 0,5 km from the center Features air-conditioned en suite Kavala units with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, 1 Anthemiou str., 65201 Kavala +30 6940 121242 a living room, an equipped kitchen, a seating area, a dining area, and a +30 6936 367187 https://cutt.ly/DbZsB46 terrace with city views. It offers free private parking. Some rooms at the guest house have Accommodation with sea views. air conditioning, Wheelchair satellite TV, well- Booking 8,9 Accessible L TripAdvisor #20 equipped kitchen, L private bathroom with shower, free Booking 9,8 accommodation with the L best quality-price in Wi-Fi and shared lounge and garden. Kavala Booking 9,9

14 CALDERA LUXURIOUS Camping CAMPING ALEXANDROS RESIDENCE The area of Kavala gives the 1,2 km from the center Alexandros Ypsilantis, 64006 Nea opportunity to those visitors who Karvali wish an alternative way of 7 Nyrembergis str., 65201 Kavala accommodation to choose from a +30 2510 316240, 316347 & https://cutt.ly/xbYIKBj series of organized campsites, which 316355 offer all the facilities and amenities [email protected] At a distance of 600 m. provided. from Perigiali beach. www.campingalexandros.com Features free Wi-Fi, air L The National Tourist Organisation conditioning, garden (EOT) approved campsites in our It is located in an and terrace. area have one thing in common: they excellent location with are located a short distance from the a private beach and L sea, thus offering residents the 20,000 sq.m. green OUR HOUSE/LUXURY STUDIO opportunity to enjoy the beauties of for your own tent, caravan. It also has 1,4 km from the center the coast easily, quickly, and wooden bungalows and cottages for economically. rent. 30 Voulgaroktonou str., 65404 Kavala BATIS MULTIPLEX CAMPING AT KRINIDA +30 6947 562711 PELOTHERAPY The air-conditioned apartment with garden view, 1 bedroom, L kitchen with dining area and bathroom with shower. Free Wi-Fi.

Booking 8,9 4th km Ringroad Kavala- Thessaloniki, 65500 Kavala 64003 Philippi of Kavala BEAUTIFUL APARTMENTS +30 2510 245918 2,4 km from the center +30 2510 516162 [email protected] [email protected] www.batis-sa.gr www.pilotherapia.gr Well-organized entertainment space, In the same area which offers young and old unlimited where the thermal possibilities for relaxation and fun waters and the throughout the day, from early in the L therapeutic clay of the morning until late at night. There is a Krinides Pilot Clinic originate, is the 6 Kornarou str., 65404 Kavala camping of 100 places in this area. camping of the facilities, with a +30 6942 212005 It has Rooms / capacity of 55 places - 165 people. Facilities for Air-conditioned apartment with It has Rooms / Facilities for people Persons with garden views. Free Wi-Fi is available with disabilities. throughout. Disabilities L

Wheelchair accessible

Booking 9,0 L

15 CAMPING PARADISO Transportations By city bus

National Road Thessaloniki-Kavala, Kavala is full of monuments, hidden 64007 Nea Iraklitsa beauties and resting places. The short distances and the +30 25940 21595 & +30 6976 Mediterranean climate favour the 311258 walking and the wandering. [email protected] However, if you want to organize your time and see more than one www.paradisokavala.gr neighbourhood in a day, the best There are a total of 11 «A real paradise 18 acres that option is to use public transportation. public transport lines. combines simplicity but also Public transportation is the best way cosmopolitan life» to getL around the city and visit other For the beaches within beaches outside the city. The the city, take the urban line 8 The complex is located network is comfortable, fast and well Kalamitsa - Batis. in Nea Iraklitsa just 13 connected. km from the city of L Alternatively you can travel by Map with the routes of the city buses Kavala. bicycle, train, taxi or finally by your of Kavala: https://cutt.ly/abWnaWl car. Urban buses (KTEL) Airbnb The number of accommodations By bicycle +30 2510 222912, 222130 & available through the airbnb platform is Most of the city center, as well as the 222218 constantly increasing, having already entire coastal zone, favor cycling. But [email protected] reached about 300 accommodations in the rest of the city, due to its www.astiko-kavalas.gr (50 houses, 200 apartments, 10 amphitheater character and intense mansions, 10 residential complexes), altitudes, it is almost impossible. for different tastes and budgets. 77% Note: For beaches and destinations outside the city, you should use long of the accommodation has 1 or 2 In the city there are no designated distance lines. rooms and 14% has 3 rooms. traffic zones exclusively for cycling The average daily rate is set at around (bike path), but there are shared 50 euros in the winter months and bicycles in central parking lots. By taxi around 75 euros in the summer. For information on how to dispose of Apart from the city of Kavala, we also public bicycles, visit +30 2510 232001-4 (Eurotaxi) find many listings for accommodation https://kavala.easybike.gr or contact the +30 2510 230130 (Consortium in Nea Karvali, Amygdaleona, Filippos, Visitor Information Center. Taxi) Krinides and Zygos. The city is served by a Specially accessible accommodations fleet of one hundred were not found during our search. L and thirty vehicles which are orange or white.

There are also taxis specially adapted for people with disabilities (upon reservation).

16 By train Parking spaces

Free parking spaces

• Parking Peristeri, at the Verouleio Stadium Elefterias Square, 65302 Kavala In Kavala, drivers can park their (Chrysostomou Smyrnis Street) (starting point) vehicles either in the parking lots or in the controlled parking zones. • Free parking space (Ethn. +30 2510 231011 Antistaseos street) In the city center there are controlled The city has a small train as a free • Parking on Thassos Street parking zones, where parking is means of transport for both residents allowed during the opening hours of • Parking on Keas Street and visitors of the Old Town commercial stores with a Parking (“Panagia”). Card (red for 1 hour 0.50 € & blue Information at the for 2 hours 1.00 €). Parking for a fee Visitor Information During market hours, parking in Center • Parking NOK (Dagli street) L these areas is free. (p. 9), near the starting • Parking "Rodopi" (Mitropoleos point of the train. The cards can be procured from the Street) kiosks and from the Visitor • City Hall Parking (Damianou Information Center (p. 9). street) Car rental The parking of • Parking next to the Prefecture vehicles in these (Erithrou Stavrou Street) By renting a motorbike or car you zones is controlled • Parking Ag. Ioanni (Velisariou can explore beaches, beautiful by the Municipal L street) picturesque villages Police of Kavala. and a variety of out-of- • Customs Parking (Port) town attractions that L • Municipal Market Parking (Geor. surround Kavala. Papandreou Square) • Parking Ag. Georgiou

17 Walk in the city Kavala favours walking. So, make the Roads Pedestrian most of your mood for walking and streets 16th Taxiarhia enjoy the history, architecture and L 7th Merarhia L multicultural elements of the city up Kosti Palama-Pavlou Averof close. Especially if it is a sunny day, Mela Andros you can stop in one of the parks or Agiou Nikolaou Velissariou gardens of the city to take a breath or Votsi 1 2 3 4 Arhaiologikou Mousiou even on the beach of Rapsani or Vyronos Kalamitsa to enjoy a swim in their Ethnikis Antistaseos Dagli 1 2 3 4 clear blue waters. Damianou In terms of accessibility for people Doiranis Squares with disabilities, it is noted that the Ethnarhou Makariou city has: El. Venizelou Meeting and rest L • accessible pedestrian access Erythrou Stavrou 1 2 3 points. zones for wheelchair users and Epirus 1 2 3 4 visually impaired people, over Thasou ELEYTHERIAS SQUARE much of its tissue Thiras • parking spaces for people with Ionos Dragoumi disabilities in central parts of the Kassandrou city Kastro • ensuring access to public Keas buildings (with wheelchair Klitou ramps, etc.) Koranou • audible traffic lights at the Koudouriotou Eleftherias Square, old Fuat Square, Erithros Stavros-Dagli junction Kritis is the central square of Kavala. The • provisions that allow people with Kyprou square has the shape of a rectangle disabilities to enjoy their bath Lavras and is surrounded by the streets of with comfort and autonomy, Mitropoleos 1 2 3 Omonia in the north, El. Venizelou to including the installation of Nikis the south, Doiranis to the east and SEATRAC mechanism of Nyremvergis Ionos Dragoumi to the west. autonomous entry into the water Omonias on the shores of Kalamitsa and Palaiologou 1 2 3 In the northern part of the square is Perigiali Palaion Patron Germanou the Outdoor Municipal Shelter which • modern amusement park for Pargas occasionally hosts speeches, people with disabilities that Romanou performances, pre-election events, operates in the area of the Skra etc. Municipal Sports Center of Syrou From the side of Ionos Dragoumi Kalamitsa “Alexandra Dimoglou” Timiou Prodromou starts the Municipal Train for Panagia

Hydras (see p. Σφάλμα! Δεν έχει οριστεί Filikis Eterias So, use the following shortcuts to σελιδοδείκτης.), while a little further Filipou see in detail the accessibility is the Tourist Information Center (see Filoptohou 1 2 3 conditions in each of the following p. 9) Hrysostomou Smyrnis streets and parts of the city, as To the south you will find recorded by autopsies. the monument of L Alexander the Great as well as an EasyBike shared bicycle station.

18 KAPNERGATI SQUARE MUNICIPAL GARDEN OF FALIRO MUNICIPAL PARK HEROES

Kapnergati Square, Here you can start or end your walk, on Kassandrou and To the left of Kyprou depending on the day and the mood. Averof Streets s the Street, below the City It has rest areas, basketball court, second important and Hall, extends the skateboard, playgrounds, especially central square of the city after Municipal Garden and designed area for walking the dog. Eleftherias Square. In Kapnergati extends to El Venizelou and Averof. Events, concerts, a bazaar, and square is the large building of the The Municipal Garden began to take everything else imaginable are often Municipal Tobacco Warehouse, as shape in 1922 - 1924. Until then it organized here. well as the monument of Kapnergati, had evergreen trees and wild forest to which the square owes its name. vegetation and was considered a Continue to the Amusement Park remote area from the then city center. (Louna Park) and the characteristic

pier, where you can enjoy the view of Apart from the monument of heroes, Parks & Gardens the peninsula with the Fortress, the there is also a recreation area with a Green areas and picturesque houses of Panagia and fountain and benches for the rest of recreation areas. L the docking boats. the citizens after a long walk in the city, as well as a refreshment room called “Kipos” (Garden).

19 Suggestions for a walk in and out of town

OLD TOWN “PANAGIA” THE PORT OF KAVALA THE SURROUNDING FOREST

In Kavala, an important suburban forest The walk in the Old Town surrounds the city on its L of Kavala is an experience northern side. It extends from Agios that you want to live and L Silas and Constantio boarding relive: to walk in the cobbled alleys, school, to the area of Chorafa and to gaze at the magnificent view, to Agios Athanasios, and is offered for read favourite readings, to taste and everyone seeking contact with nature, smell, to discover its successions a exercise, and leisure. long journey of a city that, among other things, has plenty of rich Another beautiful route Map: https://cutt.ly/1bWf59R stories to tell. On the rocky L that you must follow is the one that leads to the promontory and around its walls, the KAVALA - OLD KAVALA (THE Old Town is ideal for time travel and passenger port of the city, starting history. from the Municipal Park of Faliro. PATH OF WATER) Map: https://cutt.ly/sbASFi1 Map: https://cutt.ly/vbADk8b

KAPNERGATI SQUARE, KYPROU ANCIENT EGNATIA ROAD STREET & MUNICIPAL GARDEN

This is the most important path outside the city, not only because of its L aesthetic value, but mainly because The city of Kavala is of its special historical and cultural Another nice route in the fortunate to maintain on L elements. The route is divided into city is the one that can be its outskirts a large L two parts. The first half, with a length followed from Kapnergati section of the ancient Egnatia Road. of 5 km, reaches from Kavala to Square to the paved Kyprou street This is the old cobbled road, which, “Mana tou Nero” (“Mother of Water”) with the beautiful neoclassical until the beginning of the 20th at the location "Tria Karagatsia". The buildings that exist from the smoke century, was the main highway second half with a length of 5.5 km, era and to reach the Municipal coming from the west. As a touring reaches the village of Old Kavala. Garden Municipal Garden. route, this piece does not present particular difficulties or long length, Map: https://cutt.ly/ubWga26 Map: https://cutt.ly/obAJQb9 but its historical value is great. Information leaflet: Map: https://cutt.ly/3bWfFCq https://cutt.ly/pbm2luh

20 Attractions Kavala has a rich cultural heritage and many places of That is why the city is also called "Mecca of Tobacco". historical interest. Apart from the monuments of the Ottoman Here are the main attractions, first the ones inside the old Period, it is also famous for its tobacco warehouses, as town and then the rest. tobacco production was one of the main occupations of the inhabitants of Kavala.

OLD TOWN (“PANAGIA”) BEACH WALL basements of the building during the occupation.

IMARET

TripAdvisor: #2 Attraction Opposite the parking lot of the Kavala in the preferences of the Customs, 65302 Kavala L visitors of Kavala The strong walls of the Inhabited Thassian colony were uninterruptedly from the 7th century L probably built at the 30-32 Th. Poulidou str., Kavala BC the district of Panagia is the beginning of the 7th 65201 original historical core of the city of century BC. Today it is a great place TripAdvisor: #5 Attraction Kavala. Panagia, the old town of for walking, cycling and rest. There is in the preferences of the Kavala with its castle, has all those also an automatic shared bicycle visitors of Kavala. elements that will take you back in disposal system at the site. L time. Walking on Theodorou On the route there is paving with a Poulidou Street, one encounters There are so many attractions, “guides for blinds”. The route is Imaret. A huge edifice built in 1817 neoclassical buildings, and wheelchair friendly. by Mehmet Ali Pasha as a place for picturesque alleys to explore. Typical Islamic teaching. examples are Mohammed Ali Square, 5TH HIGHT SCHOOL OF KAVALA Born in Kavala in 1769, he occupied where his statue and house, the the office of Governor (regent) of Church of the Assumption and the Egypt in 1805 and never forgot his Hussein Bey Mosque are located. beloved birthplace. Thus, he built in one of the most beautiful areas of the Each corner has its own unique city a seminary, Imaret, with an area identity and will take you back in of 4,500 sq.m. time. Today, this masterpiece of Islamic There are no paved paths in the area architecture functions as a luxury with “guides for the blinds”. In hotel. general, wheelchair access to the 16 Th. Poulidou str., Kavala 65201 streets and alleys of "Panagia" is The 5th High School of Kavala is a difficult, but not impossible. typical Ottoman building of the city, which was built between 1902 and 1908 by the Turkish tobacconist Patsajik, as a residence. Hundreds of Kavala’s residents were imprisoned and tortured in the

21 HOUSE, MUSEUM & STATUE OF HOLY CHURCH OF THE You can see the sea panoramically, MEHMET ALI DORMITION OF THE VIRGIN enjoy the sunset and if the sky is MARY (KOIMISEOS TIS clear, you can see in the background the island of Thassos, in the west THEOTOKOU) (PANAGIA) Mount Athos and in the east the beaches of Keramoti. The route to the lighthouse is wheelchair friendly. There is no paved path with “guides for the blinds”. L Mehmet Ali Square, 65110 Kavala

+30 2510 620515 69 Th. Poulidou str., Kavala 65201 KHALIL BEY MOSQUE [email protected] +30 2510 224527 & 222159 (OLD MUSIC) www.mohamed-ali.org www.im-philippon.gr TripAdvisor: #4 Attraction in the The Holy Church of the Dormition of preferences of the L the Virgin Mary (Koimiseos tis visitors of Kavala. Theotokou) is located in the historic district of Panagia, within the walls of Mehmet Ali's house was built in the peninsula, where half of the

1720 and is still in exceptionally inhabitants and good condition. The location of the families that lived 26 Ali Mehmet str., Kavala 65201 house is such that it has a panoramic during the Turkish view from all sides. occupation were Greek L +30 2513 500100 Orthodox Christians. In TripAdvisor: #11 Attraction in the Next to the house of Mehmet Ali is this small district, those Greeks who preferences of the visitors of Kavala placed his bronze statue, work of the lived during the times of slavery had sculptor Demitriadis, which was a gift the mind of the Christian faith so Going up to the Castle we meet the of the Greeks of Alexandria to the deep that it operated since then a Khalil Bey Complex which includes people of Kavala. monastery in the same area where the mosque of the same name of the church is built today, in which he Khalil Bey of the early 20th century, Wheelchairs are not accessible to the even consecrated, near his mother, an older minaret, perhaps of the 16th house and museum premises (there Saint Philotheos Kavaliotis. century and a madrassa (seminary). are stairs). The mosque is built on the Working hours Lighthouse of Kavala foundations of an early Christian basilica. The red building is the Daily (except MO), 10.00-14.00 mosque and the blue the mistress. SA & SU also works as a cafe. The 8 rooms of the midwife are Ticket price preserved in good condition. General admission: €2 Wheelchair access is Educational excursions - students: not possible (there are €1 stairs). People with Disabilities & L Unemployed: free entrance Th. Poulidou (end), Kavala 65201 The “area of the lighthouse”, as always mentioned by the locals, is one of the most enchanting areas of Panagia and one dares to hide good secrets of the past.

22 ACROPOLIS - MEDIEVAL ARCHES “KAMARES” The wonderful FORTRESS (CASTLE) (THE MEDIEVAL AQUADUCT) relationship of the L national Apostle Paul with Europe and its peoples, begins with the divine vision "going in Macedonia help me" (Proverbs 16: 9). He is called to Macedonia to teach the word of Christ to the Europeans.

The first European soils that Apostle Paul trampled on in 49 AD, are in the Ermionis, Kavala 65201 8 Dimokratias str.,, 65201 Kavala city of ancient Naples, as Kavala was TripAdvisor: then known, already an important +30 2510 838602 & 831358 #3 Attraction in the port and commercial center. [email protected] L preferences of the In fact, Kavala is not accidentally visitors of Kavala www.castle-kavala.gr called Christoupolis for 600 years, before it got its current name. TripAdvisor: #1 Attraction in the These imposing arches are perhaps preferences of the visitors of Kavala one of the famous and impressive At the place where he landed, there sights in Kavala. Initially, they were is today the Church of Agios Most of it was built in the first quarter part of a system, the Medieval Nikolaos, in the courtyard of which of the 15th century. It succeeded the Aqueduct, which carried water from the modern inhabitants of Kavala Byzantine Acropolis of Christoupolis Mount Symbol to the rock of Panagia built the brilliant mosaic monument - which had been destroyed in 1391. in the Old Town. It is one of the great 'Step of St. Paul', work of the painter After the interventions for the public works executed by Sultan Vlasios Tsotsonis and the mosaicist preservation, the current role of the Suleiman the Magnificent with the Pino Pastorutti to honor fact. acropolis as a place of rest and walks vizier of Ibrahim Pasha. Having a Then the Apostle walked on the for the inhabitants of Kavala was total length of 6.4 km, the aqueduct was built with a significant slope due ancient Egnatia Road that survives to systematized. Today in the courtyard to the location. It survives to this day, this day and crossed the 12 there is an open-air theater for about half a millennium later, intact kilometers to the city of Philippi, "that music, theater, dance and events of and in very good condition. is the first city of Macedonia colony" all kinds. It has a refreshment room (Pr. 16, 12), where he founded the and a shop for information and first Church in Europe. and baptized souvenirs. HOLY CHURCH OF AGIOS the first European Christian, the NIKOLAOS (MONUMENT OF pious Lydia. Wheelchair access is not possible (there are stairs). APOSTLE PAUL) He was accompanied by the evangelist Luke, the apostle Timothy Information leaflets and Saint Silas, in whose honor the https://cutt.ly/7bmBB9C homonymous Holy Monastery of the https://cutt.ly/sbmNYCM Apostle Silas operates today in Kavala. Visiting hours MO-SU 08:00-20:00 (Summer months) and 08:00-16:00 (winter)

Ticket price 1 Agiou Nikolaou str., Kavala 65302 General admission: €2,5 L +30 2510 2510 224527 Reduced ticket: €1,5 www.im-philippon.gr TripAdvisor: #7 Attraction in the preferences of the visitors of Kavala

23 Museums MUNICIPAL TOBACCO MUSEUM MUNICIPAL NAVY MUSEUM

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

4 K. Palaiologou str., 65403 Kavala Chrysostomou Smyrnis, Kavala

+30 2510 223344 +30 2510 240668

17 Er. Stavrou str., Kavala 65403 [email protected] [email protected] www.nmkav.gr +30 2510 222335 www.tobaccomuseum.gr TripAdvisor: TripAdvisor: #9 Attraction TripAdvisor: #6 Attraction in the #10 Attraction in the in the preferences of the preferences of the visitors of Kavala preferences of the visitors of Kavala L L The Tobacco Museum of the visitors of Kavala It is considered one of the most Municipality of Kavala is a thematic The sea has always been the important museums in Greece of its museum, which includes objects and dominant element of the city during kind. It hosts representative finds archival material for the cultivation all these 40 centuries of its existence, from the wider region of Eastern and production of tobacco, its the life and the feeder of its Macedonia and Thrace. The history agricultural and commercial economy. For this reason, a group of of the Museum of Kavala together processing, industrial tobacco friends from Kavala started the effort with that of the Archaeological products and exhibition tobacco to realize a dream, to establish a Service in the area begins in 1934. It samples. naval museum that collects and is now presented in its most The uniqueness of the Tobacco preserves relics and memories from complete form, built next to Faliro Museum is found not only in the fact the naval history, tradition and Park and at the left end of the port. that it includes and exhibits the seamanship of the city. In the Museum you can find: commercial processing of oriental The Ministry of Culture has  Authentic copies of exhibits of tobacco (which are not found in any designated as monuments Greek Museums (Casts, other museum in the world), but also (incorporating elements of the local Byzantine icons, Coins, etc.) in the fact that it is a technological shipbuilding tradition), three produced by the Archaeological museum Macedonia and Thrace. traditional boats that belong to the Resources Fund (TAP), which is Note: There is the possibility of Maritime Museum and are donations the competent state body for their group tours beyond the working from the residents of Kavala. production. hours, by telephone contact with the  Applications and creations museum. It is a member of the Maritime inspired by ancient Greek art. Museums of Greece and since 2008  Archaeological publications of YouTube video: https://cutt.ly/lbABxri a full member of the International TAP. Working hours: Council of Museums (ICOM). Opening hours: 08.00-15.00 (except MO-FR 08.00-14.00 Working hours: Monday) SA 09.00-13.00 MO-SA 10.00-12:00 Visits of groups and schools, beyond Ticket price: General Admission: €2  Ticket price: working hours by telephone contact. Over 65 years: €1  Students: Free. €2 normal L €1 reduced. Free entrance

24 MUSEUM OF REFUGEE 57 Gallikis Dimokratias str., Kavala A Museum created by the HELLENISM Association of Asia Minor of Kavala +30 2510 243508 & +30 6937 "Memory of Asia Minor", ninety 457121, 6947 023222, 6945 340340 years after the Catastrophe, and (mobiles) keeps alive the memory of the unforgettable homelands of the East, Tripadvisor: #17 Attraction in the the uprooting and the refuge, the L preferences of the struggle of our ancestors to take root visitors of Kavala in their new homeland.

HISTORICAL AND LITERARY Its library consists of more than 30,000 books, magazines, calendars, ARCHIVE OF KAVALA 183 Omonias str., 65110 Kavala and newspapers from the 16th century until today. Due to the rarity +30 2510 224845 (MO-FR 10:30 - of its books, it does not function as a 13:30). lending library. You can study the [email protected] books you want on the spot and make a small number of free www.ilak.org photocopies. It is a non-profit public benefit institution (Civil Company). L

25 Old mansions & buildings MONASTERY OF LAZARISTS CITY HALL with history (MONI LAZARRISTON) The city of Kavala breathes in the rhythms of its history and the visitor can at every step discover a hidden treasure in its monuments, attractions, and tobacco warehouses. Magnificent corners with buildings- jewel of the urban landscape, streets 10 Kyprou str., Kavala 65403 and narrow streets that will transport you to another era, images that 6 Kyprou str., Kavala 65403 It was built around 1985 by the sprung through postcards. Hungarian tobacconist Baron Pierre +30 2510 223163 & 2310 539559 Herzog and is a miniature of a A very nice route in the city is the It was built between Hungarian tower. one that can be followed from 1888-1892, while the Kapnergati square to the paved L Parish was founded in It is probably the most impressive Kyprou street, where it meets 1900 together with the building in the city, with a unique successively the following buildings permanent establishment of the and completely "foreign" architectural with a different story each. Mission Fathers. Originally the line in Kavala.

building was used as a Catholic Since 1937, the church guild of Lazaristes and then Municipality of as French Consulate. MUNICIPAL TOBACCO Kavala is housed L WAREHOUSE Today it functions again as a Catholic here. Church (Apostle Paul). MANSION TOKOU (OLD CITY MANSION VIX (CITY HALL B’) HALL)

Kapnergati Square, Kavala 65403

+30 2510 222706 Tripadvisor: #15 8 Kyprou str., Kavala 65403 12-14 Kyprou str., Kavala 65403 Attraction in the It was built in 1879 as the residence L preferences of the It belonged to the visitors of Kavala German baron Adolf of the tobacco merchant Dimitrios De Zolnai Vix. Tokos. It is a building of Ottoman It was built around the end of the L Architecturally, the neoclassicism and baroque and at 1900s as a tobacco warehouse of the building has many features in the same time preserves some Turkish tobacconist Kizi Mimin. common with the current town hall elements of the local tradition. Today Today the building belongs to the building (10 Kyprou Street). it has been restored with great Municipality of Kavala who renovated sensitivity and houses Today, it belongs to the Municipality th it so that now it can host various the 12 Ephorate of of Kavala and houses some of its cultural events. Byzantine Antiquities services. of the Ministry of L Culture.

26 GREAT CLUB MUNICIPAL CONSERVATORY PORT / COASTAL ROAD

14 Kyproy str., Kavala 65403 67 El. Venizelou str., Kavala 65403 This port has played a TripAdvisor: key role in the #14 Attraction in the +30 2510 222119 L evolution and L preferences of the [email protected] development of the visitors of Kavala city from antiquity until today. It was http://dok.gr L founded by the Thasians at the end A few meters after the City Hall is the The Municipal Conservatory of of the 7th century BC and kept open building of the Grand Club. In the Kavala is the building with the the roads to the Aegean and the neoclassical form of the building cleanest neoclassical elements coasts of Central Asia. there are several elements of the (gables, false columns, window ancient Greek tradition (pseudo- From 2002 the commercial traffic frames, rhombic geometric shapes, columns, capitals, cornices, etc.). was transferred to the port of N. etc.), which was built before 1884, as Today it is used for cultural events, Karvali "Filippos B '", so now the port the residence of a rich tobacconist. while on the ground floor it has an serves the passenger traffic to and exhibition space as well as the space from Thassos, Lemnos, Mytilene and with the offices of the “Ombudsman”. Attractions in the Samothrace, tourism, fishing fleet rest of the city and water sports.

OLD GIRLS 'SCHOOL The heart of the city beats today on PORT OF SLAUGHTERHOUSES the coastal road that leads to the port. Everything you need for beach walks among palm trees, squares, and bars. Take it on foot or using public bicycles.

LUNA PARK

1 K. Palaiologou str., Kavala 65403 In the "back port" of +30 2510 223035 the city, in the It is located above the L neighbourhood of Grand Club. Its Slaughterhouses, the L construction was sea view is accompanied by completed in 1894. It appetizers in the taverns of the area. Eth. Antistaseos str., Kavala 65403 was built and equipped with And just when you thought the city donations from prominent tobacco was over, you see another +30 6946 583737 merchants of that time. Today the picturesque harbor. The port in the building houses the 10th Primary old "Slaughterhouses" has www.lunaparkkavalas.gr School of Kavala. everything you ask for. Taverns with fresh fish and meat, cafes, beautiful views and quiet away from the noise of the city.

27 Religious places Every year, on the day of the memory It is a men's monastery and belongs of Isapostle Saint Lydia of Philippi on administratively to the metropolis of In many parts of the area the visitor May 20, after the end of the festive Kavala. can meet buildings and monuments Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, clergy of worship of different doctrines and and people with His Eminence the From the monastery, the view of religions, which reveal the Metropolitan of Philippi of Neapolis Kavala is wonderful. In front of it are multicultural heritage of the area over and Thassos are present at the river the beautiful beaches with their the centuries. Zigakti where adult Baptism is natural harbors. Deep in the bay are performed. The moments are unique the well-known oil wells. And The heritage of Greek Orthodoxy is beyond, the pearl of the northern and extremely moving. an integral part of the national Helladic islands, Thassos. identity and is a pole of attraction for According to the Acts of the visitors. The first European church Apostles, Apostle Paul was The city itself, literally perched on the was founded in Philippi in 49 AD by imprisoned in Philippi when he rocks and ravines that form as the Apostle Paul and the first European healed a child who had a divinatory mountains descend almost abruptly into the sea, almost completely Christian was baptized Saint Lydia, spirit. Today above the market of Philippia. Philippi there is the propylon of the justifies the reflection of all these great Early Christian Church. A experts who attributed the name of There are many early Christian the city to the peculiarity of the land. monasteries and churches that are narrow corridor leads to the crypt of preserved, with their remarkable the Church in a small dark building This picturesque area, surrounded by illustration, their mosaics, their with two spaces covered by arches. a wonderful rich green, was not frescoes, and their rare icons. This building is believed to have chosen at random for the been the prison of Apostle Paul. construction of the monastery. During the tradition, the Apostle Paul

and his associates Silas, Timothy and Luke sat down to rest at this point. PILGRIMAGE BAPTISTERY OF ST. LYDIA PHILIPPISIA (PRISON HOLY MONASTERY OF ST. This is also mentioned by the marble OF APOSTLE PAUL) APOSTLE SILAS OF KAVALA column that is today in front and a little to the left of the Katholikon of the monastery: “IN ANCIENT TRADITION, THE HOLY APOSTLES PAUL AND SILAS RESTED HERE DURING THEIR FIRST MISSIONAL VISIT TO PHILIP.”

3rd km National Road Thessaloniki- Lydia, 64003 Kavala Kavala, 65500 Kavala L +30 2510 516944 +30 2510 242511 & 223222 [email protected] www.im-philippon.gr www.im-philippon.gr Tripadvisor: #15 Attraction in the It is located on the preferences of the visitors river Zygaktis, west of L ancient Philippi, where It celebrates on July 30. according to the narration of the Evangelist Luke (Acts Just three kilometers outside Kavala, chap. 11), Apostle Paul baptized the following the national road Kavala- first Greek and European Christian, Thessaloniki, exactly where it joins Lydia of Filippi. the surviving sections of the old famous Egnatia Road s the Holy Monastery of Saint Apostle Silas.

28 HOLY METROPOLITAN CHURCH HOLY CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE HOLY CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF OF HONORABLE PRODROMOS (AGIOS GEORGIOS) ST. APOSTLE PAUL

46 El. Venizelou str., 65403 Kavala 1 Ioakim Sgourou str., 65302 Kavala 1 Perdika str., 65302 Kavala +30 2510 223177 +30 2510 222113 +30 2510 224398 www.im-philippon.gr www.im-philippon.gr www.im-philippon.gr In 1864 the Greek Orthodox The Cathedral of St. The Church of Saint Georgios of Community of Kavala acquired the Paul the Apostle was Kavala is in the homonymous area in right to build a district outside the founded to honor and the city center. L city fortress and its first concern was extol the fact that in to build a church for the religious It was founded and established by this city - then Naples, subsequently needs of the faithful, the church of refugees after 1922, mainly from Christoupolis and today Kavala - Timios Prodromos, in a place that Thrace and more specifically from arrived for the first time in Greece, as was a countryside for the inhabitants the Stern of Eastern Thrace, who well as in Europe in general, Apostle of the city and a settled in the area of Agios Georgios. of the Nations Paul. pilgrimage dedicated to There was a mosque where a The construction of the Holy Temple Zoodochos Pigi. L committee placed a cross and began with a group of devout decided to establish it as a Holy Christians in the early 1900s. Finally, Temple in the name of St. George the foundation stone was laid in 1905 HOLY CHURCH OF ST. and to place icons and relics brought by the Metropolitan of Xanthi Ioakeim ATHANASIO from the unforgettable homelands. Sgouros, after the Greek Community had previously sought the consent of In 1983 the church and the chapel of the Turkish Administration, as the Saint Marina were demolished (its city was still under Turkish image was transferred to the left aisle occupation as the city was still under of the current church) and in 1985 Turkish occupation. the new building is ready, which is equipped with all the necessary

furniture and sacred utensils for its HOLY CHURCH OF THE 109 Ag. Athanasiou str., 65201 operation. DORMITION OF THE VIRGIN MARY (KOIMISI THEOTOKOU) Kavala In 2004 the Hagiography on the wall begins. +30 2510 222330 See above, p. 21. The church is a three- www.im-philippon.gr aisled basilica with a HOLY CHURCH OF ST. It is the third oldest dome. NIKOLAOS church in Kavala, after L L the, Timios Prodromos See above, p. 22. and the Assumption of Virgin Mary, built at the eastern end CATHOLIC CHURCH OF of the city, in a sloping and APOSTLE PAUL picturesque area. See above, p. Σφάλμα! Δεν έχει οριστεί σελιδοδείκτης..

29 HOLY CHURCH OF PROPHET HOLY CHURCH OF PANAGIA Outside Kavala ILIA EIKOSIFOINISSA

HISTORICAL ETHNOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF GREEKS OF CAPPADOCIA

3 Parthenonos str., 65302 Kavala 62047 Proti Serres

+30 2510 223823 +30 25920 61566

www.im-philippon.gr The Holy Monastery of Culture House (Stegi Politismou), Panagia Eikosifoinissa 64006 Nea Karvali The history of this L is one of the sacred temple, which +30 2510 316192 & 616648 places of Eastern dominates imposingly +30 6974 000014 (mobile) Macedonia that continues today to be on the top of a rock a pole of attraction for many [email protected] high above Kavala, begins in 1928, believers, who come to worship the when on the initiative of some www.stegi-karvalis.gr “handmade image of the Virgin” and Christians a small wooden chapel Award from the EU of the to calm down in its peaceful was built in honor of the Prophet best museum in Europe environment. Ilias. L for the year 1997. Poor and unpretentious, he accepted It is located on the Kavala-Serres It has been operating the reverent pilgrimage of the road, just after Kormista, on the north since 1995 from the Cultural Center excursionists, who found the side of Paggaio in a verdant location, of Nea Karvali together with the opportunity to climb up there to at an altitude of 743 m. Center for Cappadocian Studies. enjoy the beauty of the gulf of Kavala There is a Guesthouse. and, in its depths, Thassos. Working hours: Along with the appearance of the Working hours MO-FR 08.30- 13.00 chapel, the first inhabitants appear, Daily 05.00-14.00 and 16.00-21.00 Afternoons and weekends by who will create the first core of the (summer schedule) appointment settlement of Profitis Ilias. Daily 05.00-14.00 and 17.00-19.00 Ticket Price (winter schedule) General admission: €3  Groups: €2  Schools: €1

AKODISMA At 12 km outside the city of Kavala is In the Folklore village the refugee village of Nea Karvali. On there is the Historical the outskirts of the village is a Ethnological Museum L secluded hill, on which is built the of Greeks of Folklore village of Akontisma, named Cappadokia as well as a guest house after the Romans, who once with 22 rooms. inhabited this area.

Traces of civilization have existed since the 4th century BC. The ancient Egnatia Road also passed

through there.

30 Philippi Ticket price Roman, Byzantine, and Early Christian periods. The octagon, the 18.5 km from Kavala General Admission (at the Roman market, the early Christian Archaeological Museum of Philippi): royal sections of the city walls, are Powerful kings of the ancient Greek Full: €6, Reduced: €3. the best known of these. world, Roman generals and Single ticket (the single ticket is valid thousands of soldiers, the most for the Archaeological Museum of important Apostle of early Christian Philippi and the Archaeological Site times and the first European of Philippi): Full: €8, Reduced: €4. Christian. ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM Visitors over the age of 65 from EU Find the traces they left behind with a countries as well as pupils and single visit to the unique students from non-EU countries, are Archaeological Site of Philippi. entitled to a reduced ticket.

Admission is free for children under 18, students from EU countries, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE unemployed Greek citizens, and People with Disabilities. The Archaeological Museum of Philippi is located on the outskirts of the archaeological site and has two

sections of exhibition spaces for the permanent presentation of the ANCIENT THEATRE findings from the excavations of the ancient city: Section Α΄: Occupies the entire Krinides, 64003 Philippoi ground floor. This section presents +30 2510 516090 & 516251 archaeological (inscriptions, [email protected] sculptures, pottery, coins, jewellery), historical and supervisory material of https://cutt.ly/ybQ7sBJ the city of Philippi and its area from prehistoric times to the end of UNESCO World The ancient theatre of Philippi is a Heritage Site. remarkable and important monument. Roman antiquity. L A few kilometres It is located at the foot of the citadel Section Β΄: Occupies the floor of the hill and rests on the eastern wall of outside the city, you will find the city building. It presents the Christian city the city of Philippi. Although it has that took its name from the father of (inscriptions, architectural members, undergone many changes over the Alexander the Great. There, the hoe mosaics, vases, coins) from the early centuries and some interventions to brought to light ruins from the Christian years of prosperity to its Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and be able to host the Philippi Festival, it shrinkage in the 7th AD. century and Early Christian periods, such as retains many of its elements. until its final desolation after the those of the octagon, the Roman market, the royal churches, the walls Turkish conquest at the end of the th and of course, the Ancient Theatre of ANCIENT CITY 14 century. Opposite the ancient theatre of Philippi, which has now been People with disabilities restored and normally performances. Philippi are the ruins of the ancient city. The city got its name in 356 BC. have access to the Visiting hours by the father of Alexander the Great, Museum premises. L MO-SU: 08:00-20:00 (summer Philip II. months) The archaeological site of Philippi Και 08:30-15:00 (winter months) can offer the visitor a mixed tour, since the excavations have brought to light ruins from the Hellenistic,

31 Nestos river RECEPTION CENTER OF THE RIVER FOREST Escape to nature

Nestos Monastiraki Forest, 64011 Keramoti

+30 2510 461807 (Forestry Office) L

INFORMATION CENTER OF NESTOS DELTA

64011 Keramoti +30 25910 51831 [email protected] L

www.fd-nestosvistonis.gr Nestos is one of the five largest and most Working hours important rivers in Greece. It originates from MO-FR 09.30 – 15.30  Weekends by arrangement Mount Rila in Bulgaria and flows into the L From the end of 2020, next to the Center begins a new fully Thracian Sea. accessible ecotourism route for people with disabilities! It is located about 28 km east of Kavala and is the natural border of Macedonia and Thrace. The flow of the river from the Greek-Bulgarian border to its estuary, has created several ecosystems that host many plants and animals, many of which are rare or endangered. The visitor can walk the paths of Nestos on foot or from the special facilities by bicycle enjoying, can do rafting, kanoe- cayak, etc. Visit the village of Toxotes (40 km) from where the excursions start and live a unique experience in nature.

32 Beaches and Coasts

PERIGIALI beach is protected from winds by two Kavala is one of the few cities in 2 km east hills, so there are rarely strong Greece that has four organized waves. Suitable for young children beaches within its urban fabric. and beginner swimmers. It is easy to reach the beach and park the car in If you are looking for quiet front of the sand. moments by the sea, a little further from the city you will find more It does not have infrastructure / secluded beaches. facilities for people with disabilities. The picturesque Palio (Old), Kalamitsa with the youth beach TripAdvisor: bars, Iraklitsa, Peramos and Batis L #19 Attraction in the NEA KARVALI with the green scenery and the preferences of visitors 11 km east beautiful restaurants, and of course Located at the eastern entrance of the the spectacular Ammolofoi (Dunes) city. Admission is free and the with the crystal-clear waters and the Municipality provides bathers with light sandy beach are the necessary umbrellas and chairs. stops on the Kavala coastline. Awarded the Blue Flag. The beach has a southern orientation, is entirely sandy and is There is access by public transport of not organized. However, sun the city with buses No2, No3 and loungers and parasols are available RAPSANI No11. in some areas. Within the immediate Inside the city Free parking is available. There are area of the beach there is an fish taverns in different parts of the organized camp area with a total coast that serve fresh fish and other capacity of 180 people. local dishes. It does not have It has infrastructure / facilities for infrastructure / facilities L people with disabilities. for people with disabilities.

“Child of the city” almost L in the center, near the ASPRI AMMOS (“WHITE SAND”) park of Faliro, for those 3 km east AMMOGLOSSA KERAMOTIS who can not leave the city. 34 km east Organized and with free admission. Awarded the Blue Flag. You can reach by buses No1, No4,

No5, No8 and No10. TripAdvisor: There is a tavern and refreshments #13 Attraction in the The sea and the pine on the coast. L preferences of visitors L forest of the coast of It does not have infrastructure / A wonderful sandy beach and Keramoti compose a facilities for people with disabilities. organized beach with fish taverns. typical Greek image. It is a strip of Aspri Ammos (“White Sand”) beach land that penetrates the sea and is covered mainly with fine sand. The extends into the blue of the Aegean. water is clean and transparent. The The sandy beach attracts many

33 visitors in summer thanks to its BATIS TOSKA relatively shallow and calm waters, 4 km west 5 km west highlighting the ideal for families. Organized beach bars, cafes, and taverns mainly with seafood, make the area an ideal summer destination. One can go to Keramoti by intercity bus to Xanthi and then continue on foot or taxi to the beach.

Awarded the Blue Flag. Picturesque bay with organized Awarded the Blue Flag, It does not have infrastructure / beach and the autonomous for its clear waters and facilities for people with disabilities. multipurpose space BATIS L organization. MULTIPLEX. The visitor will also find Access is by intercity bus to Nea water toys, swimming pools, KALAMITSA restaurant, pool bar, beach bar and Peramos. 3 km west playground. In the facilities there is the Hotel 4* Bomo Tosca Beach, a restaurant and The coast is 250 meters long, while a bar. On the first line of the sea, in a the average width is estimated at 30 large area, with a small pine forest, meters. with private sandy beach, It has specialized lifeguard staff. comfortable rooms, restaurants, bars, kids club. Awarded the Blue Flag. It has specialized lifeguard staff. To enter the beach and use the Tripadvisor: facilities there is an entrance fee. Admission with a ticket. #8 Attraction in the L Access is by city bus No8 during the It does not have infrastructure / preferences of visitors summer months and intercity bus o facilities for people with disabilities. Organized beach of the Municipality Nea Peramos. of Kavala at the western entrance of Finally, it has a spacious parking lot the city. PALIO (OLD) with free entrance. . 6 km west Awarded the Blue Flag. It has infrastructure / It hosts many bathers daily during facilities for people with L disabilities. the summer months.

It is one of the first choices of the city youth because the entrance is free.

There is access by public transport of At a distance of 6 km from Kavala the city with buses No4, No5 και you can find Palio. A picturesque No8. seaside resort that attracts many There is also free parking. bathers in the summer as it is a There are taverns on the coast and in traditional holiday center for both the surrounding area that serve Kavala residents and tourists. Greek and international cuisine, as Access is by intercity bus to Nea well as refreshments and bars for Peramos. cool breaks. Along it there are wonderful lacy It has infrastructure / facilities for shores with beach cafes and taverns people with disabilities. for all tastes.

34 The beach is organized mainly in the Nea Iraklitsa, one of the most and unique taverns with the best fish eastern part, with infrastructure such beautiful villages in the area, has a in the area. as sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, wonderful blue sea with a sandy Access is by intercity bus to Nea bins, and trash cans. beach which can be enjoyed either as a swimmer or eating in one of its Peramos. It does not have many wonderful taverns. infrastructure / facilities L Opposite the beach of Nea Peramos, for people with Access is by intercity bus to Nea vacationers see a rocky islet known as Fidonisi (Snake Island). disabilities. Peramos. It has infrastructure / facilities for Awarded the Blue Flag. people with disabilities. COSTA VITA It is organized and has parking. From Nea Peramos there is also a 7 km west Admission is free, with free parasols and sun loungers, showers and ferry connection with Thassos. changing rooms. The organized camping Paradiso camping Paradiso VRASIDA is located in the area. 20 km west It does not have infrastructure / facilities L for people with disabilities.

REMVI 14 km west Between Ammolofoi (Sand Dunes) and N. Peramos, behind the hill of the Byzantine Palace, stretches the peninsula of Vrasidas. The many The natural beauty and the clear blue small beaches and coves in waters compose an environment combination with the green unique to the area, which is an mountains and the rock formations attraction for people of all ages. that surround the area, challenge you Ideal beach for families to swim and explore. It also has ample parking space. who want to enjoy a quiet L swim with their children. Access is by intercity bus to Nea Includes the homonymous Beach - There is a tavern and a café bar. Peramos. The road to the cape starts Bar. from the entrance of the castle. It is unpaved but its condition is quite Access is by intercity bus good and can be crossed by all types L to Nea Peramos. NEA PERAMOS 16 km west of vehicles.

It does not have infrastructure / facilities L NEA IRAKLITSA for people with disabilities. 13 km west

Nea Peramos competes in beauty with the most L famous tourist places of Greece, as it has amazing beaches

35 AMMOLOFOI (SAND DUNES) SARAKINA OFRYNIOU BEACH 18 km west 26 km west 58 km west

In the clear blue waters of Ofriniou beach (Tuzla) you will find a vast beach with white sand and colorful The Ammolofoi (Sand And here the landscape is pebbles, umbrellas. Fish taverns and L Dunes), with their crystal- enchanting… Clear L grills for tsipouro or ouzo at noon clear waters, are located 2 waters, soft sandy beach. and for the evening come to enjoy km from Nea Peramos. the night life. There are hotels, Access is by intercity bus to Nea rooms to let, apartments, It is ranked in the list of the ten most Peramos. supermarkets, lots of shops and you beautiful beaches in Greece and for can find everything. this reason attracts crowds every It does not have infrastructure / facilities for people with disabilities. summer. Also, from the beach start two paths It has a length of 3 km and combines for mountaineering in Paggaio. fine sand with crystal clear waters APOLLONIA TOWER Finally, the beaches of Kariani and creating the illusion that the visitor is 38 km west Akropotamos are of unique beauty on an exotic beach! and every summer they are flooded It has been awarded the Blue Flag for with vacationers and visitors. its clear waters. The beach is divided into three parts with the presence of rocks and their names starting from the east to the west are: first Ammolofoi (Sand Dunes), second Ammolofoi (Sand The Tower of Apollonia is located on Dunes) and third Ammolofoi (Sand the south side of the old National Dunes). Road Thessaloniki - Kavala, between It has an organized beach with beach the mouth of the river Strymon and bars, sunbeds, umbrellas, and free the gulf of the Free. It probably got parking. its name from the misjudgement of the time about the exact location of Admission to all beaches is free. the ancient city of Apollonia. The For bathers who prefer something building dates back to the 14th calmer and more relaxed, they can century and had a military purpose. It visit the Dunes again to "explore" was built to control the movements their untapped sides. throughout the sea area, from Kavala (then Christoupoli) to Mount Athos. Access is by intercity bus to Nea Peramos. If you follow the dirt road near the tower, you will end up with a beach It does not have infrastructure / that offers endless blue, calm and facilities for people with disabilities. serenity. It does not have infrastructure / facilities L for people with disabilities.

36 Dining & Entertainment

To Araliki Sousouro Delikaris ola sta karvouna

Th. Poulidou, Kavala 4 Ag. Nikolaou str., 65302 Kavala 15 Psaron str., 65302 L Kavala +30 6984 718521 +30 2510 226111 +30 2510 232116 [email protected] https://cutt.ly/GbEVjJ1 (Facebook) TripAdvisor: #7 restaurant in Kavala TripAdvisor: #1 restaurant in www.sousouro.com Cuisine: Fast food, Barbecue, Greek. L Kavala TripAdvisor: #4 restaurant in Kavala Cuisine: Mediterranean, L Barbecue, Greek. Special diets: Cuisine: Mediterranean, Tavern Savvas Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Barbecue, European. Special diets: Gluten Free Option. Suitable for vegetarians, Gluten Free 29 Thasou str., 65201 Kavala Options. +30 2510 225505 Gorgkones & Magkes Tsalapetinos https://cutt.ly/AbE93UV (Facebook) 2-4 Ellis str., 65302 Kavala TripAdvisor: #8 restaurant in Kavala 36 Karaoli & Dimitriou +30 2510 833600 Square, 65201 Kavala Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, L Greek. https://cutt.ly/5bEMjUa (Facebook) +30 2511 111073 Special diets: Vegetarian TripAdvisor: #2 [email protected] restaurant in Kavala Friendly, Vegan Options, www.tsalapeteinos.gr Gluten Free Options. L Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, TripAdvisor: #5 restaurant in Kavala Greek. Special diets: Vegetarian Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Psaraki Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Wine Bar. Special diets: Vegetarian 3 Eth. Antistaseos str., 65403 Kavala Options. Friendly, Vegan Options. +30 2510 211750 Balaouro To Koutoukaki [email protected] https://cutt.ly/KbE3Djo (Facebook) 19 Thasou str., Slaughterhouse port 29 Th. Poulidou str., L (Limanaki Sfageion), 65201 Kavala 65201 Kavala TripAdvisor: #9 restaurant in Kavala +30 2510 225222 +30 6946 793981 Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, [email protected] [email protected] European.

www.balaouro.gr https://cutt.ly/zbE2LSb (Facebook) Special diets: Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, TripAdvisor: #3 restaurant TripAdvisor: #6 restaurant in Kavala L in Kavala Gluten Free Options. L Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, Cuisine: Seafood, Greek. Special diets: Vegetarian Mediterranean, European. Special Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free diets: Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options. Options, Gluten Free Options.

37 Apiko Tsipouro Restaurant TripAdvisor: #15 restaurant Imaret Bar & Restaurant in Kavala 2 Erithrou Stavrou str., 65302 Kavala LL 30-32 Th. Polulidou str., 65110 Cuisine: Mediterranean, Kavala +30 2510 227173 European, Greek. +30 2510 620151 [email protected] Paraliakon [email protected] L www.apiko.gr 6 Erithrou Stavrou str., 65302 Kavala www.imaret.gr TripAdvisor: #10 restaurant in Kavala TripAdvisor #3 hotel in Kavala +30 2510 211005 Cuisine: Seafood, Restaurant of Imaret Hotel housed in https://cutt.ly/TbRePhm Mediterranean, Greek. Special diets: the homonymous historical Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, TripAdvisor: #17 restaurant in Kavala monument, in a unique location. Gluten Free Options. Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, European.

Wheelchair access. Fish Tavern Kyra Vangelio Cafe - Bar Reservations, Outdoor seating, 176 Nuremberg str., 65201 Kavala Alcohol service, Free Wi- Fi, Credit card accepted, The Brick +30 2510 225846 Waiters. L 76 Th. Poulidou str., 65201 Kavala https://cutt.ly/qbE75FU (Facebook) TripAdvisor: #11 restaurant Palladium +30 6944 333220 in Kavala L 4 Erithrou Stavrou str., 65302 Kavala https://cutt.ly/MbE5Fs8 (Facebook) Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek. TripAdvisor: #1 place for coffee and tea +30 2513 010707 in Kavala [email protected] Outdoor Seating, Castello Pizza https://cutt.ly/ZbE4pjW Serving Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wi-Fi, Cuisine: Mediterranean, Accepts Credit Cards, 29 Th. Poulidou str., 65201 Kavala Bar, Cafe, Greek, L L Waiters. International, European, +30 251 022 4000 Grill, Pub. Special diets: Vegetarian https://cutt.ly/vbRwoFn (Facebook) Friendly, Vegan Options. Daily's Crepe & Espresso Bar TripAdvisor: #14 restaurant in Kavala Tsipouro Restaurant NEMESIS Filellinon & Ermou, 65302 Kavala Cuisine: Italian, Pizza, Greek. 8 Eth. Antistaseos str., Kavala 65403 +30 2510 224185 Special diets: Vegetarian L Friendly, Vegan Options. +30 2512 512510 https://cutt.ly/obE6ldo (Facebook) [email protected] TripAdvisor: #2 place for coffee and tea in Kavala www.nemesiskavala.gr In Koutouki of Sarris (Sto L Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, Koutouki tou Sarri) Greek. Mall, 2nd floor Special diets: Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options. +30 6978 525344 [email protected]

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38 Caffeine Roastery-Superfoods PHILIPPI FESTIVAL FESTIVAL G.A. PAPAIOANNOU

8 Chrysostomou Smyrnis str., 65403 www.dok.gr Kavala The Municipality of Kavala in +30 2510 244434 collaboration with the Municipal Conservatory organizes in July a [email protected] music festival, where great artists, www.caffeinestores.gr Greek and not, awaken with their music a variety of emotions to all TripAdvisor: #3 place for coffee and tea participants. in Kavala www.philippifestival.gr Wheelchair access. It is one of the most important ALPHABET PARADE festivals in Greece. It takes place Outdoor seating, Free every summer (JUL-SEP), at the site At Carnival, elementary school Wi-Fi, Accepts credit of the ancient theatre of Philippi. students parade through the city's L cards. Hosts performances of ancient main streets wearing masquerades and dancing to carnival rhythms. drama, contemporary theatre, classical dance and concerts. There are also various events, such as carnival constructions, dance and song competitions with chair lifters, Allotino INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL clown games, karaoke, etc. 32 Erythrou Stavrou str., 65403 COSMOPOLIS Kavala CLEAN MONDAY (KATHARA DEFTERA) +30 2510 230279 the old custom wants the people of [email protected] Kavali to “catch the snake” in www.allotino.gr Kalamitsa. n recent years, this spree TripAdvisor: #4 place for coffee and tea has taken place in Faliro Park, with in Kavala music, fasting food, and creative workshops for children. Wheelchair access. www.kavala-cosmopolis.com Reservations, Buffet, A multidimensional festival organized ELEFTHERIA – APOSTLE PAUL’S Parking, Free Wi-Fi. by the municipality, with events in CELEBRATIONS L various parts of the city that gather thousands of visitors of all ages in Celebrations, the second 15 days of Kavala. June, for the liberation of the city in 1913 from the Bulgarian occupation Festivals, Celebrations It lasts from May to December, troops. They peak on June 29, feast giving space to all kinds of music, of the patron saint of the city, & Events but also to other creative arts. Since Apostole Paul. They take place in the its inception in 2000, until today, it Fortess, in Eleftherias Square and in Kavala is a place that knows how to has hosted important, well-known other parts of the city and include celebrate, have fun, and entertain. and young artists from around the painting-sculpture exhibitions, Depending on the season you will world, among them some of the theatrical and music-dance visit, you will encounter a rich biggest names of the Greek and performances, concerts, book program with events, concerts, international scene. presentations, chess games, etc. performances, but also traditional Search for the program from the festivities. Whichever one you Visitor Information Center. choose to go to; the only sure thing is that you will have an unforgettable time!

39 Market - Shopping MUNICIPAL MARKET

Kavala follows the rhythms of modern life with many shops, small and large, modern, and traditional. Where does the heart of the city's shopping center beat? Most shops in Kavala are concentrated mainly on two streets. One is El. Venizelou Street and the other, the Omonias Street – without excluding or omitting the vertical straits that connect or intersect the two roads. Shops with experience in their field from generation to generation, shops with original or unique products in the world, shops that can meet your every wish and need and which will not let you pass their temptations unmoved.

At the same time, you are always just a few steps away from Ionos Dragoumi, Kavala 65201 elegant cafes and night shops, where you can enjoy fantastic sweet and smart snacks, Greek coffee, natural juices and +30 2510 835375 και 831388 L cold drinks or the drink of your choice, as well as local delicacies. [email protected] On its largest pedestrian street, Megalou Alexandrou Street, Here you will find shops of all kinds: fish shops, butchers, you will find the Shopping Center of Kavala (Mall), while on supermarkets, and various shops selling fruits and Ionos Dragoumi you will find the Municipal Market of Kavala. vegetables, food, beverages and nuts, confectionery, electrical items, wedding items, clothing-footwear, gardening Finally, every Saturday morning, in the parking lot of the and flowers. You will also find cash desks for payment of Prefecture, the Street Market (Laiki Agora) of Kavala is held. Public Electricity (DEI) and Municipal water supply and sewerage company of Kavala (DEYAK) bills and the Municipal Bookbinding.

SHOPPING CENTER (MALL) Traditional products honey excellent quality and in various varieties and local ouzo and tsipouro.

Souvenirs Visit the area of Agios Loukas with its own special and colorful market but also the Port (the “Old Fishmen”) and

A visit to Kavala will be the Old Town (Palia Poli), ideal 38-44 Meg. Alexandrou str., 65302 unforgettable, among stations for souvenirs. Kavala other things for its You can also visit the Visitors famous traditional Information Center, in Elefterias +30 2510 231682 products that you can taste and buy, Square, where you will find albums, such as sweet temptations that are tour guides, books, DVDs and other www.kavalamall.com known throughout Greece small souvenirs. (kourabiedes, syrupy donuts, spoon It is located on the sweets, etc.), fresh fish, seafood and corner of M. L typical recipes of the area (salted, L Alexandrou and mackerel fur, married sardine, Averof, in an old mussel pilaf, herring saganaki, tobacco warehouse building. It can anchovy wrapped in vine leaves, also host events or exhibitions. etc.), potato of exceptional taste, delicious chestnuts and local wine,

40 Public Services CITIZENS' SERVICE CENTER MUNICIPAL POLICE (KEP) OF THE PREFECTURE OF KAVALA 4 K. Palaiologou str., 65403 Kavala L MUNICIPALITY OF KAVALA 20 Eth. Antistaseos str., 65110 Kavala +30 2513 500220 & 500221 10 Kyprou str., [email protected] 65403 Kavala +30 2513 503616503619, 503621, 503623 & 503625 +30 2513 500000, [email protected] CUSTOMS 500100, 500104 & 500196 L L Port, 65201 Kavala [email protected] www.kep.gov.gr

www.kavala.gov.gr +30 2513 510500 & 2510 CITIZENS' SERVICE CENTER 832968 It is housed in the City Hall. (KEP) OF KAVALA MUNICIPALITY COURT HOUSE REGIONAL UNIT OF KAVALA 11 Aminta str., 65302 Kavala Tenedou, 65404 L Kavala 20 Eth. Antistaseos str., 65110 +30 2513 500001-4 Kavala L +30 2513 500001-4 +30 2513 503271 POLICE DIRECTORATE Here are housed the Court of First www.pekavalas.eu L OF KAVALA Instance, the Magistrates 'Court he First Instance Court Prosecutor etc. 117 Omonias str., 65302 Kavala L

Caring & Solidarity

CREATIVE EMPLOYMENT 22 Chanion str., 65404 Kavala Services CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH Sports programs DISABILITIES (KDAP-MEA) +30 2510 241262 & 831388 Individual treatment sessions or outpatient clinics It was founded in 2003 on the Diagnosis or evaluation initiative of the Municipality and the Vocational training for adults Municipal Public Benefit Enterprise Access to the open labor market of Kavala DIMOFELEIA. Home services Types of diseases covered by the Day Care Center services: Programs of Socialization, Sensory disabilities Autonomous Living, Cultural, Mental health disorders Artistic, Diffuse developmental disorders Dance, Theater, (Autism) Gardening – Brain paralysis Cooking. L Physical disabilities Mental disabilities Down Syndrome, Noonan, Asperger, Marfan.

41 MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE BRANCH OF CHRONIC DISEASES NEW STRUCTURE FOR PEOPLE OF KAVALA WITH DISABILITIES

10 25th Martiou str., 65404 Kavala

+30 2510 243992 (Secretariat) and 246233 (Management) Eth. Antistaseos str., 64100 [email protected] Eleftheroupoli

It is a modern unit that +30 2592 350301 & 2510 241915 belongs to the General L [email protected] Hospital of Kavala. It aims to promote the mental health of the The Chronic Diseases population, the treatment and Unit of Kavala (former Iokastis (end), 65404 Kavala rehabilitation of mental disorder. Hospital) is located in +30 2510 241432 (12.00 - 20.00) Accepts people of all ages, children, Eleftheroupoli (at the 2nd km of [email protected] teens, adults, seniors regardless of Eleftheroupoli - Serres National insurance. Road) and since October 2013 it is The new structure for people with disabilities Working hours: 08.30-14.00 part of the Social Welfare Center of L the Region of Eastern Macedonia and operates as a Department Thrace (end of Iokasti str., area of of the Annex of Chronic of Kavala and is housed in one of the premises PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND Ag. Luke, 65404 Kavala). of the Social Welfare Center of REHABILITATION CENTER OF The structure is characterized as an Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. The CHRYSOUPOLIS open social care unit in which pre- new structure underwent renovation professional laboratories operate and and maintenance work while at the high-quality treatment and same time there is the infrastructure needed to support the access and rehabilitation services are provided education of people with disabilities. for the people with disabilities over 18 years of age. In addition to The structure, currently serves therapeutic, there are many people with disabilities over 18 years educational and recreational of age, providing the following 37 Pontiados str., Chrysoupoli 64200 programs. services free of charge: Department of pedagogy, +30 25913 50300 & 308 Opening hours: 07.00 - 15.00 creative employment, and small crafts Programs [email protected] Psychological support Laboratory of Small Crafts Social Worker’s Office It belongs administratively Floriculture and Gardening Physical Education and Sports and organically to the L Laboratory Program. General Hospital of Ceramic lab Kavala. It consists of scientific staff, It is open from 12 noon to 8 pm. The Physical therapy which provides counselling and trainees work certain hours Psychological support psychosocial support programs, as depending on the program of each Social service one, which is created according to well as occupational therapy, speech Occupational therapy their needs and possibilities. therapy, physiotherapy, nursing Nursing care intervention programs.

42 WORKSHOP OF SPECIAL It is a special school that started CENTERS FOR THE OPEN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND operating in September 2012 and is PROTECTION OF THE ELDERLY TRAINING located in N. Karvali. It is the only (KAPI) Public Special School of Secondary Education in the Prefecture and is The Municipality of Kavala operates addressed to students aged 14 - 22 six (6) Centers for the Open years, graduates of special or general Protection of the Elderly (KAPI) that primary school, with special learning offer free primary health care to all difficulties and educational needs. citizens: KAPI of Holy Cross (Timiou Stavrou) Students can study in the Special Laboratories of L KAPI of Vyrona Nea Karvali, 64006 Kavala Vocational Education and Training for 5 to 8 years, depending KAPI of Potamoudion +30 2510 316201 on their specializations and KAPI of N. Karvali [email protected] educational needs. L http://eeek.kav.sch.gr KAPI of St. Louka KAPI of Chalkerou of Kavala

Health & Wellness

KAVALA GENERAL HOSPITAL he General Hospital of Kavala is one ST. LOUKAS POLYCENTER of the largest nursing units in the (AGIOS LOUKAS POLYCENTER) region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. For many years it has been offering medical care and health services in order to be a pioneer in terms of equal and direct access, efficiency, organization and quality of health

services. 1 Chanion str., 65404 Kavala Agios Silas, 65500 Kavala The building complex consists of two L buildings of different heights, +30 2510 241466 +30 2513 501100 (centre), centrally connected to each other by +30 2513 501700 (microbiological & It houses, among other things: radiological tests), +30 2513 501 675 a building that includes the main Municipal Health Clinic. (nuclear medicine tests) node of vertical communications through the elevators of public and Diabetes Center for the prevention www.kavalahospital.gr staff. and diagnosis of diabetes, with systematic sugar measurements and The General Hospital of A parking lot of 130 cars is created a specialized daily diet program. L Kavala is located in the between the Hospital and the area of Agios Silas, at the entrances, while in the Eastern part Breast Cancer Prevention Center entrance of the city of Kavala from of the plot there is a second parking where clinical examinations for the Egnatia Odos. It is served by the lot accessible from the ring road, prognosis of breast cancer are public bus Line 11 Hospital - with 125 seats. performed, while educational tips are Perigiali, which has as its starting given for breast palpation techniques point the Hospital. The places include 9 places for for early diagnosis and treatment. people with disabilities. It starts at 5:30 in the morning and Center for Creative Employment of the last one leaves at 23:15. Children with Disabilities (KDAP- MEA).

43 Municipal Health Clinic therapists, psychologist, nutritionist, landscape of a vast forest with social worker, and the constant towering plane trees. The Municipality of Kavala operates supervision of the center's doctors seven (7) Municipal Health Clinics treat all diseases of the nervous, Sport that offer free primary health care to muscular, stimulatory, circulatory and all citizens: respiratory systems. MUNICIPAL SPORTS CENTER OF Municipal Health Clinic of St. Luka KALAMITSA “ALEXANDRA Municipal Health Clinic of Sfageia KRINIDA PELOTHERAPY (MUD DIMOGLOU” Municipal Health Clinic of Nea BATHS) Karvali 2 Thalassa Marmara str., 65404 Kavala Municipal Health Clinic of Halkero Municipal Health Clinic of Krinides +30 2510 245812 Municipal Health Clinic of Palio It has a capacity of 1,500 Municipal Health Clinic of Panagia spectators and is the L sports headquarters of the 64003 Philippoi Kavala Kavala Sports Club (Α.Ο.Κ.), which is a sports club based in Kavala. Α.Ο.Κ. +30 2510 516162 was founded in 1965 after the merger of associations: Iraklis of www.pilotherapia.gr Kavala, Filippi of Kavala and A.E.K. of It is located 17km from Kavala. It has football, basketball, UNIT OF CHRONIC L Kavala and 3 km from the volleyball, track and field, karate, and HEMODIALYSIS “AKESIOS” settlement of Krinides and rugby divisions. Its emblem depicts 3 km from Lydia. It has a camping an ancient trireme, while its athletes compete in blue and white. It has a 10th km National Road Kavala-Drama- with accommodation for 165 people, team of both adult men and younger Polistilo, P.C. 64003 a restaurant and a bar. athletes. In recent years, A.O.K. has +30 2510 391919 Operating period: under its auspices the Athletic 1 JUNE – 15 OCTOBER Association for People with www.akesios-dialysis.gr Disabilities. It is specially organized L to provide comprehensive THERMAL SPRINGS MUNICIPAL NATATORIUM high quality medical care ELEFTHERON OF KAVALA to patients with end-stage chronic (LOUTRA) +30 2513 500460 & 461 kidney disease. MUNICIPAL STADIUM REHABILITATION AND “ANTHI KARAGIANNI” RECOVERY CLINIC “LYDIA” +30 2510 223740 Amigdaleonas, 64012 Kavala WATER SPORTS CLUB +30 2510 225511 64008 Loutra Eleftheron of Kavala (Thermal springs Eleftheron of Kavala) Dagli, 65401 www.lydia-apokatastasi.gr Kavala These are abandoned The scientific staff with +30 2510 231018 L thermal springs - in physiotherapists, L recent years - located in www.othak.gr hydrotherapists, Kavala in a fascinating and unique occupational therapists, speech

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Associations of people with disabilities & chronic diseases

PREFECTURE ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DIABETES OF THE YOUNG “SWEET HUG” (GLYKIA AGKALIA)

2 Miaouli str., 65201 Kavala

+30 6958 046559 [email protected]

https://cutt.ly/JbGeANg (Facebook) 2 Thalassa Marmara str., 65404 20 Eth. Antistaseos str., 65302 Kavala CARE FOR A SPECIAL CHILD Kavala +30 2510 831122 & 2510 240941 “ST. MARINA” (AGIA MARINA) +30 2513 503218 https://cutt.ly/5bGrZtT (Facebook) & Ag. Tryfonos (Perigiali), Kavala [email protected] www.aokavala.gr +30 2510 833941 https://amea-kavalas.gr It is a sports club of L Kavala, under the [email protected] It was founded in 2010 auspices of the Sports L and its purpose is, among Club of Kavala, with organized http://amfoundation.gr other things according to sections for people with disabilities. It was founded in 1975 as a charity its statutory provisions, the It was founded in 1998 and by parents of people with disabilities. organization and information of maintains athletics, swimming, and It is recognized by the Ministry of people with disabilities living in the basketball departments for athletes Health and operates as a specialized prefecture. People with disabilities of with mobility problems, vision center for social and professional any category can register in the problems and mental problems. integration of people with disabilities. Prefectural Association. From October 2018 it was renamed from Kavala’s Sports Association of ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS, REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE People with Disabilities "IRIS" to AOK GUARDIANS & FRIENDS OF BLIND OF EASTERN MACEDONIA NAS People with Disabilities and has PEOPLE WITH AUTISM its sports headquarters at the [email protected] 2 Eth. Antistaseos str., 65302 Kavala Municipal Sports Center of Kalamitsa “Alexandra Dimoglou”. https://cutt.ly/bbHERa1 (Facebook) +30 2510 232303 [email protected] KIDNEY PATIENT ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION OF CANCER https://cutt.ly/BbGwjXB (Facebook) VOLUNTEERS Ethn. Makariou & K. Palaiologou Non-profit association dealing with corner 9 K. Palaiologou str., 65403 Kavala the representation and rights of the +30 2510 230842 visually impaired. +30 2510 833941 [email protected] [email protected] & [email protected] https://cutt.ly/MbGw0yy (Facebook) www.se-kk.gr