Kavala map

Capital: Kavala

Overview:

Kavala, the second largest city of Macedonia, is located between the rivers Nestos and Strymonas, with the highest point at the Paggaio hills. The region is ideal both for summer and winter vacations. Kavala is full of seaside cafes and tavernas, offered for times of relaxing. The picturesque villages, the historical sites and the unique architecture and infrastructure are combined with the cosmopolitan beat and the various cultural events, all in an amazing natural landscape.

Best Kavala Sights:

• The Acropolis of Kavala

• The Castle of Anaktoroupolis

• The archaeological site of Philippi, of the most important, with monuments from three civilization, ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine, the old road Via Egnatia passing through, and the ancient Philippi Theatre

Places to visit:

• The Mount Paggaio

• Scenic settlements, such as Eleftheroupoli, Keramoti and Loutra Eleftheron

• The natural springs of Krinides

• The cosmopolitan coastal resorts, Nea Iraklitsa, Nea Peramos, Nea Karvali

Special Events:

Of the most important cultural events in Kavala Prefecture are the ancient drama festival "Philippoi-Thassos" from July to September, the Eleftheria Festival during the celebration for the liberation of the city, June 26^th, the Sun and Stone Festival, in the "House of Culture" in Nea Karvali and Cosmopolis, a cultural-ethnic festival on the peninsula of the Kavala old city. Of particular interest are also the traditional event of Likio Ellinidon in the Nea Karvali Castle mid-July, the "Arapides" custom in Nikisiani, the "Grape Festival" in Eleochori in August, the "Potato Festival" in Lekani in October and the "Chestnut Festival" in Paleochori.

Best Kavala beaches: 

Dreamy sandy beaches are very well-known and welcome thousands sunbathers every summer, for water ports also or camping. Some of them are Nea Iraklitsa, Nea Peramos and Ammolofoi, Batis, Palio, Kalamitsa, Rapsani, Perigiali and Toska.