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Sightseeing

For a genuine experience of the city of Kavala, start by taking a walk in the picturesque Old City, the small peninsula that has been continually inhabited since the 7th century B.C.. Narrow streets, beautiful squares, Ottoman-style buildings, mosques and churches, accompany your steps in this beautiful, historical area.

Make a stop in the square with the bronze statue of Mehmet Ali near to his house, a typical example of Ottoman architecture. You should definitely take a stroll from Kapnergati square, where you will find the Municipal Tobacco Warehouse, to aristocratic Averoff street full of beautiful neoclassical buildings, and paved Kyprou street as far as the Municipal Garden.

A monument symbol of Kavala, the gigantic arched structure of the aqueduct, also known as ‘’Kamares’’ (arches), which was built by Ibrahim Pasha in 1520-1530 during the reconstruction period of the city, was a vital project. The aqueduct of length 270m and maximum height 25m supplied water to Kavala through the region of Suyol (su-yol: ‘’waterway’’) until the early 20th century. Today the Kamares are no longer of vital importance, but they still retain their beauty and grandeur as a city landmark.

On the Panagia peninsula, within the city walls, towers the mighty Imaret. An excellent example of Islamic architecture, with the characteristic lead domes, the Imaret was built in 1817 by Mehmet Ali Pasha as a “gift” to his birthplace Kavala. It used to be a Muslim theology school, boarding school and charitable institution with many rooms, a mosque, kitchens and wonderful inner courtyards. Today, the Imaret offers the fantastic experience of unique accommodation, as it currently operates as a luxury hotel, the first in Greece to be run in an authentic historic site. However, you can visit the public areas of the monument by taking part in a guided tour that lasts for 30 minutes. Tours are held every half hour from 10:00 to 16:30.
Address: 32-34 Poulidou Street, tel.: +302510620151, https://www.imaret.com

Do not miss the Castle, that stands high on the top of the peninsula hill, offering visitors a unique view to the Aegean Sea and the colourful old town. Built in 1425 on the ruins of the Byzantine fortification it took its current form in 1530 under the Ottomans.
Address: 117, Omonoias Street | Opening hours: Daily 08:00-20:00, Ticket price: 2.5 euros.
Access also by a small, free train, tel.: +30 2510 831388 και 831358, https://www.castle-kavala.gr

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Kavala, the most important archaeological museum in Eastern Macedonia, to see significant artefacts from Philippi, headstones and sculptures, inscriptions and gold coins, as well as artefacts from the excavations in Neapolis, Amphipolis and other regions of Eastern Macedonia.
Address: 17 Erythrou Stavrou Street. Opening hours: Tues-Sun 09:00-16:00 Tickets: 2 euros, tel.: +30 2510 222335

The Municipal Museum of Tobacco of Kavala is definitely worth a visit. This original theme museum dedicated to tobacco, its processing and products, is also a legacy of the strife of tobacco workers who significantly affected the trade union movement across Europe. Exhibits include tools, machines, photographs, pictures and frames, collections of tobacco-related products. Tobacco needles, scales and balances, sieves and blenders, stacking frames, clamps and pestles. For more information please visit the museum’s updated website at https://www.tobaccomuseum.gr

Nearby Excursions

Just fifteen kilometres from Kavala is ancient Philippi, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece and a UNESCO world heritage site since July 2016. The region of Philippi (ancient Krinides) is connected to many exceptional historical figures including Philip II and Apostle Paul and the monuments that have survived until today, such as the ancient theatre, Roman Agora, the walls, the Octagon, as well as the ruins of the so-called ‘’Apostle Paul prison” and early Christian churches, testify to the unique mix of civilisations that met within its walls.
Opening hours: 08:30 - 15:00, tickets: 3 euros Telephone: +30 2510 516251

Next to Philippi are the healing Mud Baths of Krinides, known since antiquity and which attract many visitors seeking the beneficial effects of this natural spa for their health and skin. Enjoy a healing mud bath at a constant temperature of 30 degrees, after consultation with the baths’ medical team. The renovated hammam provides individual spa treatments and drinking therapies with the thermal waters. The spa area has a campsite, restaurant, snack bar and changing rooms.
Address: Krinides, Kavala. Period of operation: from 1 June to 15 October, tel. +30 2510 516162, 518088, https://www.pilotherapia.gr

Do not miss the opportunity to get a closer look at river Nestos to admire its rare natural beauty, where you can go canoeing, rafting and hiking. Nestos is one of the most important rivers in Greece, with its dense riverside forest and impressive Delta, which is a very important wetland.

Wine-lovers should take a tour of the excellent wineries in the area. In Eleftheres and Orfanos, you can visit the vineyards of some of the most famous Greek wine labels, learn the secrets of wine-tasting and buy unique wine products.

Beaches

As a seaside city, Kavala, has a long coastline and many beautiful beaches, not at all reminiscent of city holidays. Visit the golden sandy beaches, in the vicinity of the city, to have moments of enjoyment with their crystal waters and their relaxed, cool atmosphere.

West from the city you will find Rapsani, Kalamitsa, Batis, the particularly popular Ammolofoi with its fine white sand and some beach bars, and the more romantic Almyra.

Other equally lovely organised and non-organised beaches in the area are Palio, one of the city’s most beautiful resorts, Irakleitsa and Peramos. To the east you will find the large beach of Perigiali and Nea Karvali.

From the picturesque cobbled streets, to the important archaeological sites, from Nestos’ waters to the beautiful sandy beaches, Kavala is a city for every season of the year. Book low-priced airline tickets to Kavala with Olympic Air and discover the “Lady of the North” flying with the leading Greek airline.

Transport from Kavala airport

Οlympic Air lands at ‘’Alexander the Great’’ airport which is 30 km east of Kavala and 12 km from Chrysoupoli. To get to the city of Kavala from the airport you can use the local bus services, take a taxi, or go by private car. For more information please visit the airport site: https://www.kva-airport.gr/el