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Greece | Cities | Kavala

Kavala Historic Kavala in northern Greece is 's second city and port. Not on the regular tourist map, it offers an unusual and fascinating stay. It is also home to one of Greece's most unique hotels, the luxurious and exclusive Imaret.

Kavala's 19th century wealth was Byzantine citadel, the views from based on the large here are fabulous. KAVALA INFORMATION or the island of (2 hrs plus 15 mins ferry). Please ask for a costing. that existed here, as evidenced by Getting to Kavala Kavala has three clean sandy However, we'd strongly recommend the remaining old warehouses Wednesday or Sunday flights from beaches - one at each entrance you keep the 5 star Imaret Hotel for Gatwick or Sunday from Manchester to around the port area. On the hill the end of your holiday in order to (both with a Blue Flag) and one Kavala. Then 30 mins taxi transfer. above the harbour is the most central called Rapsani. avoid disappointment! Multi-Centre Options interesting part of the city - the old Representative The big name archaeological site Kavala has regular ferry links to Skala quarter called Panayia. This area has We do not have a representative in here is just 16 kms to the Prinos in Thassos (takes 75 minutes) Kavala but do have a local been occupied many times over the and you can easily twin centre Kavala north. A UNESCO World Heritage representative and agent in Thassos centuries and it is interesting to try with any of our Thassos site, this is where St Paul first who can always be contacted. and spot the architectural legacy of accommodation. We can also pair preached in Europe. The ruins are Byzantines, Franks, Venetians and Kavala with eastern Halkidiki, staying largely Roman but it is a huge and Ottomans within the maze of narrow at Olymbiada (transfer time 90 mins) impressive site. streets. Crowned by a well preserved

Imaret Kavala

The Imaret is, justifiably, one of Other than the gardens, hotel Greece's most famous hotels. The facilities include a rooftop terrace, Rough Guide calls it 'the best upmarket restaurant (private dining preserved Islamic building on Greek can be arranged), spa with hamam territory' and it is indeed unique. and a range of treatments, and bar, Built in 1817, the hotel is in the where afternoon tea is served daily heart of the old town on the hill (using Fortnum & Mason teas of overlooking the port. It has just 26 course!). rooms and suites, housed within If you can tear yourself away the 3000 sq m of inner gardens, marble nearest beach is 1700m (a short taxi arcades, high domed ceilings and ride), and others can be found at water features - truly a peaceful the edge of town and beyond. oasis in the heart of the city. Short stays are possible - we can't Rooms have been designed to think of a lovelier way to end a preserve as many original features holiday than a few nights here! as possible, and so are all individual. Prices: from c £1950 per person in a Of course they all have the mod double room for 7 nights. For a few cons you'd expect - Wifi, AC, room nights as a treat at the end of a holiday safe, bath or shower with luxury on Thassos prices starts at £169 per amenities, mini-bar, hairdryer etc. - person per night (twin-share). and views over the courtyard, gardens, town or port. No TV or balconies but there are plenty of sitting out areas in the gardens. Within the gardens there is a large The Hotel: Free WiFi outdoor cistern in which guests are 5 Star Hotel Spa free to cool off (depth 1.10m). There Bed & Breakfast No children under 12 is also a hidden heated indoor cistern.

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