Evros map

Capital: Alexandroupoli

Overview :

Evros is the easternmost border of Greece on the north. The Rivers Evros and Nestos pass through it compose rich wetlands and amazing landscapes. The archaeological sites witness the appearance of Thracian tribes from the Paleolithic era. Well-known cultural events, as result of the rich civilization of the area, held in unique natural scenery, concentrate many visitors, seeking also for alternative tourism.

Best Evros Sights:

• the Pithio Castle, a Byzantine Fort

• the Macedonian type Tomb, in Daphne-Elafochori

• the Byzantine Wall, with the ten towers, in Didymoticho

• the Byzantine Cathedral of Panagia Kosmossotira

• the ancient Zone of Mesimyria with the Cave of the mythical Cyclops

• the Chiseled Tomb of the Early Iron Age, at Nipsa

• the Megalithic Tomb, at Roussa

Places to visit:

• the Cave of the Saints Theodore

• the Forests of Dadia, Soufli, Lefkimi

• the Evros Delta

• the Lake Tihero

• the picturesque Orestiada, Soufli and Didymoticho

 Image of Evros Delta.

Special Events:

Evros retains the tradition through cultural events and customs.